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Occupational Therapy Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in Illinois

There are 15,180 people in the state and 382,000 people in the nation working in Occupational Therapy jobs.

Occupational Therapy Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Occupational Therapy Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for an Occupational Therapy grad in the state is $105,378, compared to a typical salary of $122,090 nationwide.

Occupational Therapy Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 7 colleges in Illinois offering Occupational Therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $77,154 in their first year after graduation.

#3

North Central College

Naperville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,312 a year. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Rush University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $88,901 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Governors State University

University Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,030 a year. 59% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $11,320 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,060 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#7

Lewis University

Romeoville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,355 a year. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Occupational Therapy Careers in IL

Some of the careers Occupational Therapy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists -1% $124,839
Occupational Therapists -4% $82,501

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Occupational Therapy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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