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Occupational Therapy Schools in Tennessee

200 students earned Occupational Therapy degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Occupational Therapy is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 106 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 138
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 85.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in Tennessee

There are 8,050 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 Tennessee

A typical salary for a occupational therapy grad in the state is $84,870, compared to a typical salary of $85,350 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Tennessee that offer occupational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Belmont University

Nashville
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,954 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $56,870 after graduation.

#3

Milligan University

Milligan College
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,338 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Tennessee State University. In their early career, Tennessee State University grads earn an average salary of $33,035.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Occupational Therapy Careers in TN

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Occupational Therapists 24% $84,600
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Physical Therapy 317
Music Therapy 22
Rehabilitation Science 20
Art Therapy 6
Rehabilitation Counseling 1

View all majors related to Occupational Therapy

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