Don't Take Our Word for It Credentials & Recognition
Every claim on this page can be verified at the source in about two clicks. That's the point. Texas Massage Academy is a TDLR-licensed massage school (MS1040) in Brownwood, Texas, and here's the proof, the numbers, and who's taken notice.
Verify Us in Four Clicks
The credentials that matter for a Texas massage school, each linked to its official source.
TDLR school license MS1040
In Texas, massage schools aren't "accredited" like colleges. The credential that actually matters is a school license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and ours is MS1040. Look us up yourself on the official TDLR license search, or read what TDLR requires of schools on the TDLR massage therapy page.
AMTA school listing
We're listed with the American Massage Therapy Association, the profession's largest nonprofit association. See our AMTA school profile for program details reported to the association.
ABMP school directory
You'll also find us in the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals school directory for Texas, with our Brownwood campus address and contact details.
The state licensing exams we prepare you for
Texas gives graduates two routes to licensure: the Texas State Exam through TDLR's vendor PSI, or the national MBLEx plus a short Texas Jurisprudence Exam. Both are described on TDLR's exam page, and the full path is in our Texas license requirements guide.
The Numbers We Stand Behind
Current as of July 2026. When these change, we update them.
📈 Exam pass rate
- Our graduates pass their licensing exams at a 93%+ rate
- Coursework is built around the exam content outline
- MBLEx prep support included until you pass
- No automatic pass here: graduating means you earned it
⭐ Graduate rating
- Real reviews from real graduates
- Small evening classes, taught by working therapists
- Family-owned and operated since 2007
- 86 real photos, no stock — see the gallery
Who's Taken Notice
Recognition we didn't write ourselves.
Triple Platinum — CommunityVotes Abilene 2024
The Abilene community voted us Platinum in three categories: College & University (ahead of ACU, Hardin-Simmons, and McMurry), Trade Schools, and Massages. Each link goes to the official results.
#1 Texas Massage Blog — Feedspot
Our blog ranks first on Feedspot's list of Texas massage blogs, where it's tracked alongside massage educators and practices across the state. Read the blog →
Featured on KTXS News
ABC affiliate KTXS covered our program and the career changers it serves: watch the story.
A local favorite
Texas travel blog My Curly Adventures named our student clinic's $68 couples massage among the best date ideas in Brownwood, and you'll find us in the Brownwood News business directory and Massage Magazine's school listings.
Graduates working across Texas
The proof we're proudest of: our graduates practice in spas, chiropractic clinics, and their own studios from Brownwood to San Angelo and beyond. Meet a few in the TMA career board community, or see what training looks like on the Why Us page.
What We Don't Claim
Honesty is a credential too. We are not "accredited": Texas massage schools are licensed by TDLR, not accredited like universities, and anyone telling you otherwise is fudging. We don't offer federal financial aid: we keep tuition at $2,500 to $4,500 with interest-free payment plans instead, and we've gathered real scholarships you can actually apply for. And nobody can offer a 100% online Texas massage license: state law requires in-person hands-on hours, which is exactly why our hybrid program is built the way it is.
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Questions? Ask Us Anything.
Want outcome numbers, curriculum details, or a straight answer about whether this career fits you? Call us or send a note. We'd rather over-answer than over-sell.