Graduate Certificates in Occupational Therapy
Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 35 people earned their graduate certificate in occupational therapy. This earns it the #72 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for occupational therapy majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for occupational therapy majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in occupational therapy. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 28 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapy graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Occupational Therapy Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 12 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in occupational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
The most popular school in the United States for occupational therapy students seekinga graduate certificate is Thomas Jefferson University. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. 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, 19 people received their graduate certificate in occupational therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in occupational therapy. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their graduate certificate in occupational therapy from UNH. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Florida. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in occupational therapy from UF.
Salus University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in occupational therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in occupational therapy from Salus University. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% 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 graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 79 |
| Physical Therapy | 72 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 58 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 58 |
| 52 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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