Programs
Both programs share the same classes and the same schedule. The only differences are your clinic hours and what you pay. Every graduate is ready to sit for the MBLEx, the national licensing exam.
| Traditional 600 | Advanced Clinic 750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom hours | 350 | 350 |
| Clinic hours | 250 | 400 (300+ clinic massages) |
| Full time (35 hrs/week) | 18 weeks | 22 weeks |
| Part time (15 hrs/week) | 40 weeks | 50 weeks |
| Tuition | $10,000 | $10,000, with $8,500 waived |
| You pay | $10,000, from $300/month | $1,500, graduate debt-free |
| Best for | Finishing sooner at standard tuition | Keeping costs low and building real-world experience |
The same schedules for both programs.
Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
35 hrs/week
Mon, Wed & Fri, 9:00 am–2:00 pm
15 hrs/week
Mon, Wed & Thu, 4:00–9:00 pm
15 hrs/week · Spirit of Sheila eligible
9:00 am–2:00 pm, optional
Extra clinic hours from week 9 on
Illinois requires 600 clock hours, and every MTE program meets or exceeds that. After graduation you take the MBLEx ($265, paid to FSMTB). Once you pass, you apply for your Illinois license through IDFPR ($175 application, $87.50/year renewal).
Approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education · COMTA Curriculum Accreditation