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Occupational Therapy Schools in Iowa

108 students earned Occupational Therapy degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Occupational Therapy is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 80
Master’s Degree 23
Bachelor’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 86.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in Iowa

3,700 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 Iowa

In this state, occupational therapy grads earn an average of $80,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,350.

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

#1

Drake University

Des Moines
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at St. Ambrose University. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,292.

#3

Allen College

Waterloo
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,838 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. 49% of the teachers are full time.

Occupational Therapy Careers in IA

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Occupational Therapists 24% $78,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Physical Therapy 197
Music Therapy 7
Other Rehabilitation Professions 3
Rehabilitation Science 2
Art Therapy 1
Rehabilitation Counseling 1

View all majors related to Occupational Therapy

View Nationwide Occupational Therapy Report

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