Occupational Therapy at The University of Texas at Tyler
What traits are you looking for in a school for Occupational Therapy, consider the program at The University of Texas at Tyler. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Texas at Tyler is located in Tyler, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 occupational therapy degrees were awarded at The University of Texas at Tyler.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas at Tyler
Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas at Tyler. Among 10,362 students, 2,953 (28%) studied exclusively online and 4,818 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Occupational Therapy Rankings at The University of Texas at Tyler
Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas at Tyler’s Occupational Therapy program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 210 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #135 of 217 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Occupational Therapy graduates at The University of Texas at Tyler, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Occupational Therapy graduates at The University of Texas at Tyler are 78% women (18) and 22% men (5).
Occupational Therapy Master’s Program at The University of Texas at Tyler
Among the 23 master’s occupational therapy degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Tyler, 78% were women (18) and 22% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Occupational Therapy master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Tyler.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 52% of Occupational Therapy master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Tyler, higher 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Occupational Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Occupational Therapy program at The University of Texas at Tyler pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Occupational Therapy majors, 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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