Occupational Therapy Schools in Mississippi

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

As a degree choice, Occupational Therapy is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	32
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	32
Associate Degree	4

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a occupational therapy major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of occupational therapy majors in Mississippi is as follows:

• Asian: 2.8%
• Black or African American: 22.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 75.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 2,650 people employed in jobs related to an occupational therapy degree, compared to 326,380 nationwide.

Wages for Occupational Therapy Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a occupational therapy grad in the state is $81,590, compared to a typical salary of $85,350 nationwide.

Most Popular Occupational Therapy Programs in MS

There are 2 colleges in Mississippi that offer occupational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Occupational Therapy Careers in MS

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title	MS Job Growth	MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	27%	$0
Occupational Therapists	16%	$80,520

Related Majors in Mississippi

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

Major	Annual Graduates in MS
Physical Therapy	97
Rehabilitation Counseling	18
Music Therapy	6

View all majors related to Occupational Therapy

View Nationwide Occupational Therapy Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Barbara E. Carver under License

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