Occupational Therapy at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study Occupational Therapy, take a look at what Western Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Michigan University sits in Kalamazoo, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 64 occupational therapy degrees were awarded at Western Michigan University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University
Online coursework is an option at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Occupational Therapy Rankings at Western Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s Occupational Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 38 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 217 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #84 of 210 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 38 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 217 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #84 of 210 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Occupational Therapy graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Occupational Therapy graduates at Western Michigan University are 95% women (61) and 5% men (3).
Occupational Therapy Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 18 bachelor’s occupational therapy graduates at Western Michigan University, 89% were women (16) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Occupational Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
Occupational Therapy Master’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 1 master’s occupational therapy degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Occupational Therapy master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*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
Graduates of the Occupational Therapy program at Western Michigan University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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