Beckfield College posts 91.67% first-time MBLEx pass rate

Beckfield College’s Medical Massage Therapy program in Florence, Kentucky, outpaced Kentucky and national first-time pass rates on the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination for the July 2025-June 2026 reporting period. The result signals stronger student outcomes and adds momentum to the program’s licensing track record.

Why it matters: - Beckfield College’s Medical Massage Therapy program posted a 91.67% first-time pass rate on the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination, a key step for massage therapy licensure. - The result was higher than both the Kentucky first-time pass rate of 80.77% and the national rate of 72.03% for the same reporting period. - Strong licensing exam results can affect graduate readiness, employer confidence and program reputation.

What happened: - Beckfield College–Florence had 12 first-time MBLEx candidates during the July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, reporting period. - Eleven of those 12 candidates passed the exam. - The School MBLEx Performance Report came from the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. - The reporting period covered July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. - Beckfield College is based in Florence, Kentucky, in the Cincinnati metro area.

The details: - Beckfield’s 91.67% first-time pass rate stood 10.90 percentage points above Kentucky’s rate. - The school’s result was 19.64 percentage points above the national first-time pass rate. - Dr. Diana Lawrence said the result reflects the strength of the academic program, faculty expertise and student support. - Jonna Winkler, medical massage therapy program director, said the outcome reflects student dedication and faculty and staff preparation. - Beckfield’s Medical Massage Therapy diploma program includes classroom instruction and hands-on training in anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, therapeutic massage techniques, client assessment, professional practice and supervised clinical experience. - The MBLEx is used by regulated jurisdictions as part of the massage therapy licensing process. - Passing the MBLEx does not by itself confer a license. - Candidates must also meet the licensing requirements of the jurisdiction where they plan to practice. - Beckfield College says the latest result builds on a 2025 first-time MBLEx pass rate of 77.7%, which was 7.7 percentage points above the reported national rate of 70.0%. - Beckfield’s first-time pass rate increased 13.97 percentage points from the 2025 result to the latest reporting period.

Between the lines: - The jump from 77.7% to 91.67% suggests the program’s exam preparation may have strengthened over the last year. - Outperforming both state and national benchmarks can help Beckfield position the program as a competitive training pipeline for licensed massage therapy careers. - The result also signals consistency across a small cohort, since 11 of 12 first-time test takers passed.

What’s next: - Beckfield College will likely use the new pass rate as a recruiting and program-marketing point for future students. - Graduates still need to satisfy state-specific licensing rules before practicing. - Beckfield says more information about the Medical Massage Therapy program is available at more information.

The bottom line: - Beckfield College’s Medical Massage Therapy program delivered a standout licensing outcome, beating Kentucky and national first-time MBLEx rates and extending its recent upward trend.