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Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in Louisiana

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

In this state, Occupational Therapist Assistant is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 86 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 67

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 71.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in Louisiana

1,600 people in the state and 242,140 in the nation are employed in jobs related to occupational therapist assistant.

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Wages for Occupational Therapist Assistant Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, occupational therapist assistant grads earn an average of $60,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $60,410.

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There are 3 colleges in Louisiana that offer occupational therapist assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending ULM will pay a net price of $10,846. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

In their early career, Delgado Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,754. A typical student attending Delgado Community College will pay a net price of $8,311. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,090 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $7,837. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Occupational Therapy Assistants 24% $61,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 94
Physical Therapy Technician 80
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 15
Other Allied Health Services 10
Respiratory Therapy Technician 9

View all majors related to Occupational Therapist Assistant

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