LSCO Relocates Massage Therapy Program to Lumberton Campus to Expand Access
June 8, 2026
ORANGE, TX - Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is expanding access to education by relocating its Massage Therapy program to its Lumberton campus, with the new location set to open this fall.
Since the program’s inception in 2022, most students have commuted from Beaumont, Lumberton, and Silsbee. Program Director Erin Peters says this move will make it easier for students to attend classes and increase enrollment.
“We are hoping that making the program locally available to our student base will encourage more students to enroll,” Peters stated. “We are also hoping that being the only massage school in our area that offers financial aid and an extended program will help students meet and exceed their education goals.”
LSCO’s Massage Therapy program offers 720 hours of coursework, 220 more than the state-required 500 hours. Students also complete a 50-hour internship alongside their classroom instruction, reinforcing the college’s commitment to providing quality training for future industry professionals. The additional instruction—paired with an affordable cost—helps students exceed their academic and career goals.
Massage therapy is among the fastest growing career paths in healthcare. The avenues licensed massage therapists can pursue are broadening far outside the scope of traditional clinical settings. A career in massage therapy can provide flexibility, a stable income and limitless job opportunities.
“Our scope of practice is growing in leaps and bounds - and with that comes higher earning potential,” Peters said. “At LSCO, we pride ourselves on providing a high-quality education that is heavy in networking, skill building, and real-world experience.”