Occupational Therapy at Eastern Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Occupational Therapy, consider the program at Eastern Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Kentucky University is in Richmond, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 125 occupational therapy degrees were granted at Eastern Kentucky University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Kentucky University. Of 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Occupational Therapy Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Occupational Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 210 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 217 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 210 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 217 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 210 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 217 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Occupational Therapy graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Occupational Therapy graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 91% women (114) and 9% men (11).
Occupational Therapy Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University
Among the 61 bachelor’s occupational therapy degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 93% were women (57) and 7% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Occupational Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 5% of Occupational Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, below the national average of 14%.*
Occupational Therapy Master’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University
Of the 48 master’s occupational therapy degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 88% were women (42) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Occupational Therapy master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 2% of Occupational Therapy master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Occupational Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Occupational Therapy program at Eastern Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Occupational Therapy graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists | $124,839 |
| Occupational Therapists | $82,501 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.