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Occupational Therapy in New York

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Occupational Therapy Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 1,095 students earned their Occupational Therapy degrees in NY.

In this state, Occupational Therapy is the 10th most popular major out of a total 153 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 811
Bachelor’s Degree 261
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in New York

31,910 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 York

A typical salary for a occupational therapy grad in the state is $88,370, compared to a typical salary of $85,350 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer occupational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Ithaca College

Ithaca
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,354 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 79% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,422 a year.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,785 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years.

#3

LIU Post

Brookville
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,432 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Keuka College

Keuka Park
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. In their early career, University at Buffalo grads earn an average salary of $51,240. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,724 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $20,896.

#8

Touro College

New York
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 43% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,853 a year.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. In their early career, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $79,434. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

#10

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,119. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

Occupational Therapy Careers in NY

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Occupational Therapists 27% $83,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Physical Therapy 1,350
Art Therapy 118
Recreational Therapy 112
Music Therapy 62
Dance Therapy 28
Rehabilitation Counseling 18
Animal-Assisted Therapy 10
Other Rehabilitation Professions 10

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