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Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in Arkansas

121 Occupational Therapist Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Occupational Therapist Assistant major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in Arkansas

Occupational Therapist Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 94
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 27
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 27

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a occupational therapist assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of occupational therapist assistant majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 95.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.8%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in Arkansas

There are 1,910 people in the state and 242,140 people in the nation working in occupational therapist assistant jobs.

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Wages for Occupational Therapist Assistant Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a occupational therapist assistant grad in the state is $58,580, compared to a typical salary of $60,410 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Arkansas that offer occupational therapist assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, A-State grads earn an average salary of $32,687.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,810 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,788. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

#3

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,253 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. 92% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,386 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. In their early career, UA Cossatot grads earn an average salary of $25,721. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in AR

Some of the careers occupational therapist assistant majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 36% $59,390
Health Specialties Professors 26% $112,810

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to occupational therapist assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Physical Therapy Technician 91
Medical/Clinical Assistant 14
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 2

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