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Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in Mississippi

In <nil>, 44 students earned their Occupational Therapist Assistant degrees in MS.

In this state, Occupational Therapist Assistant is the 24th most popular major out of a total 82 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 44

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 79.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 1,970 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 Mississippi

Occupational Therapist Assistant grads earn an average of $57,050 in the state and $60,410 nationwide.

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

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,890 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,986 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,382 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Occupational Therapy Assistants 18% $57,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Physical Therapy Technician 90
Medical/Clinical Assistant 19
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 7

View all majors related to Occupational Therapist Assistant

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