Somatic Bodywork at Centura College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
33
Strong Growth
31
Base Case
26
Conservative
Earnings
$14,301/yr (-31% vs median)
AI-Proof
Resilient (73% shielded)
Job Market
Large (52,100 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Somatic Bodywork graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $313K | $207K | $123K |
| Earnings Multiple | 18.8x | 12.4x | 7.4x |
| Viable Career Paths | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 33 | 31 | 26 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition
$16,637
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,521
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$26,383
84% growth from Year 1
Career Paths
Where Somatic Bodywork graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 52,100 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $105,620 | 27,400 | +17.3% | 52% |
| Massage therapists | $57,950 | 24,700 | +15.4% | 93% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Somatic Bodywork at Centura College-Virginia Beach?
This program scores 31/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 26 (conservative) to 33 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Somatic Bodywork?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Somatic Bodywork graduates retain 2 of 2 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $123,491 (conservative) to $313,156 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Somatic Bodywork graduates?
The career paths mapped to Somatic Bodywork have roughly 52,100 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a large job market.
Is Somatic Bodywork at Centura College-Virginia Beach worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 12.4x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 7.4x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.