Occupational Therapy at Governors State University
If you plan to study Occupational Therapy, you may want to check out the program at Governors State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Governors State University sits in University Park, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 occupational therapy degrees were awarded at Governors State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Governors State University
Distance learning is available at Governors State University. Among 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) studied exclusively online and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Occupational Therapy Rankings at Governors State University
Use these rankings to compare Governors State University’s Occupational Therapy program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 38 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 210 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 217 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Occupational Therapy graduates at Governors State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Occupational Therapy graduates at Governors State University are 85% women (23) and 15% men (4).
Occupational Therapy Master’s Program at Governors State University
Among the 27 master’s occupational therapy degrees awarded at Governors State University, 85% were women (23) and 15% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Occupational Therapy master’s degree recipients at Governors State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 37% of Occupational Therapy master’s degree recipients at Governors State University, above 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
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy program at Governors State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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
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