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Occupational Therapy at Missouri State University-Springfield

If you are interested in studying Occupational Therapy, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 25 occupational therapy degrees were granted at Missouri State University-Springfield.

Studying Online at Missouri State University-Springfield

Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Occupational Therapy Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield

Rankings can help you compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Occupational Therapy program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Missouri #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #4 of 5
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #5 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #11 of 20
Best Value Nationwide #75 of 210
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #103 of 217

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Occupational Therapy graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Occupational Therapy graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 92% women (23) and 8% men (2).

Occupational Therapy Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield

Of the 25 master’s occupational therapy graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 92% were women (23) and 8% were men (2).

Missouri State University-Springfield gender breakdown of Occupational Therapy Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Occupational Therapy master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 23
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Occupational Therapy majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

Minority students account for 8% of Occupational Therapy master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, 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 Missouri State University-Springfield 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

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