Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant is offered at 214 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,178 people earned theirOccupational Therapist Assistant majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Occupational Therapist Assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 38 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 3,087 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 53 |
Earnings of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant of $29,082 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,434 |
| 4 years | $29,082 |
| 5 years | $32,352 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Occupational Therapist Assistant students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant. About 87.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 384 |
| Women | 2,703 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,867 | 60.5% |
| Asian | 150 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 519 | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 283 | 9.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 97 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 134 | 4.3% |
| International Students | 11 | 0.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Occupational Therapist Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 246 colleges that offer a associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant. Learn more about the most popular below:
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Occupational Therapist Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 161 associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Catherine University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant. This school awarded 130 associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CBD College is a popular choice for Occupational Therapist Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 61 associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College is a popular choice for Occupational Therapist Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stanbridge University is a popular choice for Occupational Therapist Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastwick College-Ramsey is a popular choice for Occupational Therapist Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Career College-Anaheim is a popular choice for Occupational Therapist Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 32 associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant. This school awarded 31 associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisiana at Monroe comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant. This school awarded 30 associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma City Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant. This school awarded 28 associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stark State College is a popular choice for Occupational Therapist Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a popular choice for Occupational Therapist Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Rapids Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Macomb Community College is a popular choice for Occupational Therapist Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Greenville Technical College is a popular choice for Occupational Therapist Assistant majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 24 associate degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Occupational Therapist Assistant that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 52,819 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 7,541 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5,633 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 4,065 |
| Radiologist Assistant | 1,513 |
References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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