Massage Therapy Admission
Earn your Workplace Certificate in one year!
At the conclusion of the program, students will have completed 600 clock hours and qualify upon graduation for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx). Learn more about the Massage Therapy program, admission criteria, and how to apply to start your journey as a healthcare Pioneer here!
BC3 Massage Therapy Program Admission Criteria
- Graduation from an accredited high school or satisfactory completion of the GED/HiSET. High school seniors can apply with an anticipated graduation date.
- Receipt of all final, official transcripts.
- A 2.50 cumulative, unweighted GPA minimum.
- Completion of a Biology with lab course with a āCā or better grade in the last 10 years at high school or college-level.
- "C" or better grades in all Massage Therapy program degree requirements (if applicable).
- "C" or better grades in required developmental or preparatory English and/or math coursework (if applicable).
Interested in the BC3 Massage Therapy Program?
Massage Therapy Program Student Outcomes
Graduation Rates
The graduation rate for the Massage Therapy program was 87.5% for 2024, and 80% for 2023.
Licensure Rates
Completion of the program qualifies the graduate to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx). Completion of the program will also provide the education requirement needed for graduates to later pursue the advanced credential certification through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). The passing rate for 2023 was 100% for schools, 77.1% for the state on the first attempt, and 71% for the nation on the first attempt.
How to Apply to BC3's Massage Therapy Program
STEP 1 | Review Timelines and Meet with an Admissions Representative
Though general education courses can be taken at any of our BC3 locations or online, the Massage Therapy program is only offered at our BC3 Main Campus in Butler.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through August 15, 2025 for Fall 2025 consideration.
We highly recommend that you meet with an admission representative or your academic advisor prior to submitting your Massage Therapy application to ensure you meet minimum criteria.
STEP 2 | Complete an Online Application for Admission
Complete the online Application for Admission beginning January 6, 2025. There is a non-refundable $25.00 application fee for all students.
If you have applied previously using this system you can use the same log-in information and do not need to create a new account.
Please set-up your myBC3 accounts when available and begin checking them immediately.
Note: There is a Massage Therapy, Workplace Certificate (19-credits) and the Technical Trades: Massage Therapy Management, A.A.S (63-credits) option. You can become a Licensed Massage Therapist with the Workplace Certificate.
STEP 3 | Submit High School Transcripts
- Submit an official high school transcript or GED/HiSET score report. International transcripts should be evaluated for course-by-course equivalencies through WES.org or ECE.org.
- Official high school transcripts must be sent by USPS mail to the BC3 Main Campus Admissions Office or by a third-party transcript service to admissions@bc3.edu. They cannot be emailed or faxed by the student or school.
- If you had your final, official transcript sent previously to BC3, you do not need to resend it.
The mailing address is as follows:
Butler County Community College
Attn: Admissions Office
PO Box 1203
Butler, PA 16003
**Failure to submit required transcripts or test scores will delay application processing and admission decision.
STEP 4 | Submit College and University Transcripts
- Submit all official transcripts from colleges and universities attended aside for BC3. International transcripts should be evaluated for course-by-course equivalencies through WES.org or ECE.org.
- If attending another college or university during the spring or summer semesters prior to the Massage Therapy program starting, submit a final, official transcript once no longer enrolled.
- Official college or university transcripts and AP test scores must be sent by USPS mail to the BC3 Main Campus Registration Office or by a third-party transcript service to registration@bc3.edu. They cannot be emailed or faxed by the student or school.
- If you had your final, official transcript sent previously to BC3, you do not need to resend it.
The mailing address is as follows:
Butler County Community College
Attn: Admissions Office
PO Box 1203
Butler, PA 16003
**Failure to submit required transcripts or test scores will delay application processing and admission decision.
STEP 5 | Complete BC3 Placement Testing or Determine Exemptions
- Visit bc3.edu/placement-testing to review available placement testing exemptions.
- Applicants who have graduated in the last five years with a minimum 3.00 cumulative, unweighted GPA and A or B grades in their 11th and 12th grade English courses and a C in Algebra 2 may not need to test.
- Need to test? Be on the lookout for an email with instructions on how to schedule.
Upon acceptance to the Massage Therapy program, students will have to complete the Act 34 PA State Police Criminal History Clearance which must be obtained before the start of fall classes, in addition to, the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Professional.
Successful completion of this program may potentially lead to professional licensure. Licensure may be global or state-specific. This program meets the requirements for the state of Pennsylvania. Requirements for other states may vary: bc3.edu/professional-licensure.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to BC3 Admissions at admissions@bc3.edu or 724-284-8501.
