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Occupational Therapy Schools in Georgia

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

As a degree choice, Occupational Therapy is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 134
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in Georgia

7,890 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 Georgia

A typical salary for a occupational therapy grad in the state is $82,060, compared to a typical salary of $85,350 nationwide.

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

#1

Brenau University

Gainesville
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,402. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,634 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

Occupational Therapy Careers in GA

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Occupational Therapists 26% $82,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Physical Therapy 316
Rehabilitation Counseling 68
Other Rehabilitation Professions 23
Music Therapy 19
Rehabilitation Science 7
Art Therapy 2

View all majors related to Occupational Therapy

View Nationwide Occupational Therapy Report

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