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Occupational Therapy in Alabama

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150 Occupational Therapy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Occupational Therapy is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 143
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a occupational therapy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of occupational therapy majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 28.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 60.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 2.0%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in Alabama

There are 3,220 people in the state and 326,380 people in the nation working in occupational therapy jobs.

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Wages for Occupational Therapy Jobs in Alabama

In this state, occupational therapy grads earn an average of $83,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,350.

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There are 4 colleges in Alabama that offer occupational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,271 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,093 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

In their early career, Alabama State grads earn an average salary of $25,949. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Occupational Therapy Careers in AL

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $95,190
Occupational Therapists 24% $83,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Physical Therapy 164
Other Rehabilitation Professions 75
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Animal-Assisted Therapy 27
Rehabilitation Counseling 17
Orthotist/Prosthetist 11

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View Nationwide Occupational Therapy Report

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