Master’s Degrees in Occupational Therapy
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Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors
In 2020-2021, 7,040 earned their master's degree in occupational therapy. This makes it the 7th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in occupational therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 7,040 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,993 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 793 |
| Associate Degree | 95 |
| Graduate Certificate | 37 |
Earnings of Occupational Therapy Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for occupational therapy majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in occupational therapy. About 90.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 681 |
| Women | 6,359 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 512 |
| Black or African American | 314 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 589 |
| White | 4,928 |
| International Students | 69 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 628 |
Most Popular Occupational Therapy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 306 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from USAHS. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Bay Path University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,781 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,235 per year. The occupational therapy program at Bay Path University awarded 162 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The occupational therapy program at University of Southern California awarded 154 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Woman's University. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 master's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at TWU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Towson University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. The occupational therapy program at Towson University awarded 112 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Michigan University. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,884 per year. The occupational therapy program at Western Michigan University awarded 110 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Spalding University. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,006 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Spalding. Of these students, 85% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Salus University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Salus University. Of these students, 95% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Quinnipiac University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in occupational therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,530 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mount Mary University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,882 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 83 master's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at Mount Mary. Of these students, 94% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lenoir - Rhyne University. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Lenoir - Rhyne University. Of these students, 92% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Thomas Jefferson University. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,068 per year. The occupational therapy program at Thomas Jefferson University awarded 79 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Kentucky University. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Eastern. About 90% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rockhurst University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,524 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 master's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at Rockhurst. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Dominguez Hills. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The occupational therapy program at California State University - Dominguez Hills awarded 77 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
D'Youville College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,968 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,170 per year. The occupational therapy program at D'Youville College awarded 70 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Jose State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from San Jose State. About 81% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St Catherine University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 master's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at St. Kate's. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanbridge University. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 master's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at Stanbridge. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
New York University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 master's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at NYU. Of these students, 97% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Rehabilitation Counseling | 713 |
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| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 274 |
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| Music Therapy | 143 |
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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