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Occupational Therapy in Virginia

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Occupational Therapy Schools in Virginia

In <nil>, 246 students earned their Occupational Therapy degrees in VA.

In terms of popularity, Occupational Therapy is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 147
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 99

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 56.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 30.5%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in Virginia

7,400 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a occupational therapy grad in the state is $93,010, compared to a typical salary of $85,350 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer occupational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Shenandoah University

Winchester
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. Graduates earn an average $45,822 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

#2

Radford University

Radford
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,264 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
28,594 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,582 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,904.

#4

Mary Baldwin University

Staunton
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
2,142 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,390 a year.

#5

Emory and Henry College

Emory
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,372 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,354 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,431. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Occupational Therapy Careers in VA

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Occupational Therapists 26% $92,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Physical Therapy 390
Rehabilitation Counseling 32
Rehabilitation Science 25
Music Therapy 21
Recreational Therapy 15
Art Therapy 14
Animal-Assisted Therapy 3
Other Rehabilitation Professions 2

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