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Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 251 students earned their Occupational Therapist Assistant degrees in CA.

In this state, Occupational Therapist Assistant is the 35th most popular major out of a total 149 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 233
Bachelor’s Degree 18

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 29.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.5%
  • White: 22.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 16.7%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in California

In this state, there are 13,820 people employed in jobs related to an occupational therapist assistant degree, compared to 242,140 nationwide.

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Wages for Occupational Therapist Assistant Jobs in California

Occupational Therapist Assistant grads earn an average of $67,470 in the state and $60,410 nationwide.

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

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

An average student at Stanbridge will pay a net price of $25,809. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 26% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,118 Total Students

In their early career, SAC grads earn an average salary of $33,374. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

#3

CBD College

Los Angeles
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
974 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,115. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,274 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 39 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,023.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,027 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,785. 89% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Sacramento City grads earn an average salary of $30,056.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $70,190
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 574
Physical Therapy Technician 486
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 61
Respiratory Therapy Technician 40
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 16
Radiologist Assistant 2

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