Occupational Therapist Assistant at Mercy University
If you plan to study Occupational Therapist Assistant, consider the program at Mercy University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mercy University is located in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 occupational therapist assistant degrees were granted at Mercy University.
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Studying Online at Mercy University
Many students take online classes at Mercy University. Among 8,991 students, 1,965 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,149 (68%) took at least some classes online.
Occupational Therapist Assistant Rankings at Mercy University
Use these rankings to compare Mercy University’s Occupational Therapist Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 15 |
| Best Value | New York | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 142 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #155 of 201 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates at Mercy University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates at Mercy University are 83% women (10) and 17% men (2).
Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate’s Program at Mercy University
Among the 12 associate’s occupational therapist assistant graduates at Mercy University, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Occupational Therapist Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Mercy University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Occupational Therapist Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Mercy University, higher than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Occupational Therapist Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Occupational Therapist Assistant program at Mercy University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $29,426 |
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.