Associate Degrees in Occupational Therapy
Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 53 people earned their associate degree in occupational therapy. This makes it the 62nd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in occupational therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 6,059 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,503 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 612 |
| Associate Degree | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate | 35 |
Earnings of Occupational Therapy Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for occupational therapy majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for occupational therapy majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in occupational therapy. About 92.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 49 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapy associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Occupational Therapy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer an associate degree in occupational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
Community College of Baltimore County tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in occupational therapy from CCBC. About 88% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Thomas Jefferson University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in occupational therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. About 100% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Coahoma Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in occupational therapy from Coahoma Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Vincennes University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in occupational therapy from Vincennes University. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to occupational therapy that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 433 |
| Assistive Rehabilitation Engineering | 433 |
| Recreational Therapy | 68 |
| Physical Therapy | 52 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 51 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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