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Occupational Therapy in Virginia

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Occupational Therapy Schools in Virginia

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

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

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) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 81

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 47.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 43.0%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $42,066 after graduation.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,490. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,110 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Mary Baldwin. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,230 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,562. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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

View all majors related to Occupational Therapy

View Nationwide Occupational Therapy Report

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