Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy

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2019 Student Loan

4.32%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

319

0% Full-Time

About

Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2019, the most popular < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy were Massage Therapy (161 degrees awarded) and General Health & Wellness (3 degrees).

In 2021, 184 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy. 71.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (56 degrees), 1.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

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Costs

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 35.7% with respect to 2020, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.32%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy was 4.32%, which represents 8 out of the 185 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy had a total enrollment of 319 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is 0 students and the part-time enrollment is 319. This means that 0% of students enrolled at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.6% Black or African American, 18.5% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.96% Two or More Races, 1.57% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.94% Asian.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 319 students. The full-time enrollment at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is 0 and the part-time enrollment is 319.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
155 enrolled students
White
59 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
47 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is 48.6% Black or African American, 18.5% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.96% Two or More Races, 1.57% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.94% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 78 more women than men received degrees from Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is black or african american (56 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

The most common < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is Massage Therapy (161 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Wellness (3 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (184 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy in 2021 are Health (184 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy are Health (184 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy are Health (184 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy.

Most Common (2019)

Massage Therapy
161 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Wellness
3 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common < 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy was Massage Therapy with 161 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from < 1 year postsecondary certificate programs at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

131

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy, which is 0.405 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (131).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy in Massage Therapy, which is 0.5 times less than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy in Massage Therapy, which is 2 times more than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
56 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
45 degrees awarded
White
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is black or african american (56 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

12% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
45 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
34 degrees awarded
White Female
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy is black or african american female (45 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (34 degrees).