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Occupational Therapy Schools in Pennsylvania

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

As a degree choice, Occupational Therapy is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 651
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 219
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 219
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 219
Bachelor’s Degree 55
Associate Degree 37
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 76.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 19,860 people employed in jobs related to an occupational therapy degree, compared to 326,380 nationwide.

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Wages for Occupational Therapy Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, occupational therapy grads earn an average of $81,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,350.

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

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,569. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

#2

Salus University

Elkins Park
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,280 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,904 after graduation. An average student at Gannon will pay a net price of $22,473. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#4

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,686 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,830. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $27,058. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,769 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,962. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,374 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,077. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $56,932 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

#9

Temple University

Philadelphia
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,888. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,378. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

Occupational Therapy Careers in PA

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Occupational Therapists 21% $78,340

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Physical Therapy 1,232
Other Rehabilitation Professions 271
Art Therapy 226
Rehabilitation Science 224
Recreational Therapy 99
Music Therapy 94
Orthotist/Prosthetist 24
Dance Therapy 19

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