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Occupational Therapy Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 184 students earned their Occupational Therapy degrees in NE.

In this state, Occupational Therapy is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 95 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 119
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 119
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 119
Master’s Degree 65

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 82.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in Nebraska

There are 2,660 people in the state and 326,380 people in the nation working in occupational therapy jobs.

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Wages for Occupational Therapy Jobs in Nebraska

A typical salary for a occupational therapy grad in the state is $76,850, compared to a typical salary of $85,350 nationwide.

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

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,076 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,218. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Saint Mary. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $47,387 after graduation.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,212 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,108.

Occupational Therapy Careers in NE

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Occupational Therapists 23% $76,170
Health Specialties Professors 6% $81,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Physical Therapy 140
Rehabilitation Science 37
Art Therapy 2
Music Therapy 1

View all majors related to Occupational Therapy

View Nationwide Occupational Therapy Report

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