Bachelor’s Degrees in Occupational Therapy
Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 612 people earned their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. This makes it the 35th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for occupational therapy majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for occupational therapy majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. About 93.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 41 |
| Women | 571 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapy bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 475 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 52 |
Most Popular Occupational Therapy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for occupational therapy students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Michigan University. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from WMU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Eastern Kentucky University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 14,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,296 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Eastern. About 95% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ithaca College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,601 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Ithaca. About 94% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Louis University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from SLU. About 95% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from University at Buffalo. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
LIU Post comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from LIU Post. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Keuka College. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,539 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Keuka College. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from UNH. About 95% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Dominican College of Blauvelt is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Dominican College. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
D'Youville College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from D'Youville College. About 91% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Duquesne University. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Duquesne. Of these students, 88% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Saint Francis University. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,290 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Saint Francis. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from UWM. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
American International College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,595 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from AIC. About 100% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Worcester State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Worcester State. Of these students, 96% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Eastern Michigan University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Eastern Michigan. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Springfield College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Springfield College. About 84% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Baker College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,150 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Baker College. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to occupational therapy that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Science | 970 |
| Recreational Therapy | 673 |
| Music Therapy | 489 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 342 |
| Physical Therapy | 292 |
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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