Occupational Therapist Assistant at Pearl River Community College
If you plan to study Occupational Therapist Assistant, take a look at what Pearl River Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pearl River Community College sits in Poplarville, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at Pearl River Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pearl River Community College
Distance learning is available at Pearl River Community College. Among 6,011 students, 1,805 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,499 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Occupational Therapist Assistant Rankings at Pearl River Community College
Use these rankings to compare Pearl River Community College’s Occupational Therapist Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 54 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #19 of 201 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 142 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates at Pearl River Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates at Pearl River Community College are 94% women (17) and 6% men (1).
Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate’s Program at Pearl River Community College
Among the 18 associate’s occupational therapist assistant degrees awarded at Pearl River Community College, 94% were women (17) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Occupational Therapist Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Pearl River Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Minority students account for 17% of Occupational Therapist Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Pearl River Community College, lower 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
Students who finish Occupational Therapist Assistant program at Pearl River Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
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