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.
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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).
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 |
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
- 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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