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Occupational Therapy Schools in District of Columbia

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

An Occupational Therapy major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 48.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 25.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in District of Columbia

1,360 people in the state and 326,380 in the nation are employed in jobs related to occupational therapy.

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Wages for Occupational Therapy Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a occupational therapy grad in the state is $94,360, compared to a typical salary of $85,350 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer occupational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Howard University

Washington
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. 29% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563.

Occupational Therapy Careers in DC

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $0
Occupational Therapists 23% $91,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Physical Therapy 72
Rehabilitation Counseling 21
Art Therapy 17

View all majors related to Occupational Therapy

View Nationwide Occupational Therapy Report

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