Associate Degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors
In 2020-2021, 4,759 associate degrees were awarded to occupational therapist assistant majors. This makes it the 8th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in occupational therapist assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 4,759 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 48 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 40 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for occupational therapist assistant majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. About 87.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 579 |
| Women | 4,180 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapist assistant associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 245 |
| Black or African American | 377 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 651 |
| White | 3,109 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 353 |
Most Popular Occupational Therapist Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 226 colleges that offer an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
St Catherine University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 296 people received their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant from St. Kate's. About 88% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 279 people received their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 88% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastwick College - Ramsey comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The occupational therapist assistant program at Eastwick College - Ramsey awarded 104 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Stanbridge University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 people received their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant from Stanbridge. Of these students, 73% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pima Medical Institute - Mesa. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 associate degrees were handed out to occupational therapist assistant majors at PMI Mesa. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Shawnee State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,604 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,156 per year. The occupational therapist assistant program at Shawnee State University awarded 57 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant from Wallace State, Hanceville. About 95% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tidewater Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The occupational therapist assistant program at Tidewater Community College awarded 54 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The occupational therapist assistant program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 47 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Oklahoma City Community College. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant from OCCC. About 93% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grand Rapids Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. The occupational therapist assistant program at Grand Rapids Community College awarded 44 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pima Medical Institute - Denver is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 associate degrees were handed out to occupational therapist assistant majors at PMI Denver. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Lone Star College System comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to occupational therapist assistant majors at North Harris Montgomery. About 95% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is CBD College. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant from Community Based Education and Development. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Salt Lake Community College. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The occupational therapist assistant program at Salt Lake Community College awarded 41 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Nashville State Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The occupational therapist assistant program at Nashville State Community College awarded 41 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is New England Institute of Technology. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,250 per year. The occupational therapist assistant program at New England Institute of Technology awarded 40 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Maria College of Albany is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 associate degrees were handed out to occupational therapist assistant majors at Maria College of Albany. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Baker College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 associate degrees were handed out to occupational therapist assistant majors at Baker College. About 100% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fox College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The occupational therapist assistant program at Fox College awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 6,360 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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