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Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in Pennsylvania

173 students earned Occupational Therapist Assistant degrees in Pennsylvania in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Occupational Therapist Assistant is the 34th most popular major in the state out of a total 165 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 173

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in Pennsylvania

15,020 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 Pennsylvania

Occupational Therapist Assistant grads earn an average of $54,580 in the state and $60,410 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer occupational therapist assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,324 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time. A typical student attending LCCC will pay a net price of $10,574. In their early career, LCCC grads earn an average salary of $34,636.

#3

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
996 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. An average student at Harcum College will pay a net price of $26,408.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,240 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students get financical aid.

#5

Central Penn College

Summerdale
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
891 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Central Penn.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,527 after earning their degree at this institution. 29% of the teachers are full time. 89% of students get financical aid.

#7

Lackawanna College

Scranton
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,916 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,568 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,041 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,557 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 25% $54,110
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Physical Therapy Technician 343
Medical/Clinical Assistant 246
Other Allied Health Services 215
Respiratory Therapy Technician 14
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 11
Medical Laboratory Assistant 8
Anesthesiologist Assistant 7
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 3

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