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Occupational Therapy in Texas

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Occupational Therapy Schools in Texas

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

As a degree choice, Occupational Therapy is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 357
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 83
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.2%
  • White: 57.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in Texas

23,180 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 Texas

In this state, occupational therapy grads earn an average of $89,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,350.

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

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,684.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,458 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. In their early career, UTMB Galveston grads earn an average salary of $71,775.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,274 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Graduates earn an average $72,358 after graduation.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
5,291 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. In their early career, UT Health San Antonio grads earn an average salary of $64,621. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. It takes the average student 4.86 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at UT Rio Grande Valley. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. A typical student attending UT Rio Grande Valley will pay a net price of $3,743.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,781 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,705 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

#10

South Plains College

Levelland
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,880 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,695 after graduation. 52% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Occupational Therapy Careers in TX

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Occupational Therapists 30% $87,780
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Physical Therapy 713
Rehabilitation Science 324
Rehabilitation Counseling 98
Music Therapy 64
Orthotist/Prosthetist 36
Recreational Therapy 24
Art Therapy 3

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