Occupational Therapy Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy is offered at 235 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about17% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of Occupational Therapy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 10,460 degrees were awarded toOccupational Therapy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Occupational Therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 38 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 505 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,855 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4,062 |
Earnings of Occupational Therapy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy of $70,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,332 |
| 4 years | $70,102 |
| 5 years | $75,167 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Occupational Therapy students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 92.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38 |
| Women | 467 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Occupational Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 415 | 82.2% |
| Asian | 21 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 17 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 2 | 0.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.4% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Occupational Therapy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 260 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Occupational Therapy students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. This school awarded 730 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 147 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 126 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Kentucky University is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 125 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Creighton University is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 119 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Quinnipiac University is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 106 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 104 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 100 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Long Island University is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Louis University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 92 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mount Mary University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 91 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 87 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stanbridge University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
D'Youville University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gannon University is a popular choice for Occupational Therapy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 81 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. This school awarded 81 bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Belmont University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Occupational Therapy that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 13,424 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 1,107 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 768 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 722 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 651 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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