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Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in Pennsylvania

209 students earned Occupational Therapist Assistant degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 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 209

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: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 82.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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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
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,205 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.60%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

#3

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,150 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,699. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. In their early career, Harcum College grads earn an average salary of $35,718.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 88% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Central Penn College

Summerdale
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
963 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,888 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 23%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,284. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#7

Lackawanna College

Scranton
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,043 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. 87% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,790 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. 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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