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Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in Illinois

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

As a degree choice, Occupational Therapist Assistant is the 31st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 154

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 70.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 12,270 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 Illinois

Occupational Therapist Assistant grads earn an average of $60,200 in the state and $60,410 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer occupational therapist assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Fox College

Bedford Park
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
404 Total Students

The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,435. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#2

Parkland College

Champaign
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,539. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $28,883 after graduation.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,683 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,972. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#4

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,814 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,500 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,176 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $23,759 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

#6

John A Logan College

Carterville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,328 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,763.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,977 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

South Suburban College

South Holland
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,366 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,204. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,946 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $32,308 after graduation.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 20% $61,880
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Physical Therapy Technician 348
Medical/Clinical Assistant 154
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 29
Anesthesiologist Assistant 19
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 16

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