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Occupational Therapy Schools in New Jersey

123 students earned Occupational Therapy degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Occupational Therapy is the 18th most popular major out of a total 103 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 123

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
  • White: 62.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in New Jersey

9,800 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 New Jersey

Occupational Therapy grads earn an average of $96,600 in the state and $85,350 nationwide.

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

#1

Seton Hall University

South Orange
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,751 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,422 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

Occupational Therapy Careers in NJ

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Occupational Therapists 19% $95,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Physical Therapy 176
Other Rehabilitation Professions 92
Art Therapy 32
Recreational Therapy 20
Music Therapy 6
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View all majors related to Occupational Therapy

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