Occupational Therapist Assistant at Parkland College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Occupational Therapist Assistant, you may want to check out the program at Parkland College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Parkland College is located in Champaign, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at Parkland College.
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Studying Online at Parkland College
Many students take online classes at Parkland College. Among 6,014 students, 1,065 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,798 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Occupational Therapist Assistant Rankings at Parkland College
Use these rankings to compare Parkland College’s Occupational Therapist Assistant program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 26 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 142 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #83 of 201 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates at Parkland College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates at Parkland College are 73% women (8) and 27% men (3).
Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate’s Program at Parkland College
Among the 11 associate’s occupational therapist assistant degrees awarded at Parkland College, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Occupational Therapist Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Parkland College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Occupational Therapist Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Parkland College, above the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Occupational Therapist Assistant Graduates
Graduates of the Occupational Therapist Assistant program at Parkland College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Occupational Therapist Assistant majors, 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.