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Master’s Degrees in Occupational Therapy

6,912 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in occupational therapy is offered at 176 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of occupational therapy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,912 people earned their master's degree in occupational therapy. This makes it the 26th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in occupational therapy at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 6,912
Doctor’s Degree 2,888
Bachelor’s Degree 687
Associate Degree 58
Graduate Certificate 47

Earnings of Occupational Therapy Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for occupational therapy students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in occupational therapy. About 89.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 709
Women 6,203
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The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapy master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 517
Black or African American 338
Hispanic or Latino 599
White 4,766
International Students 86
Other Races/Ethnicities 606
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There are 176 colleges that offer a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

306 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from USAHS. About 85% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, Massachusetts
162 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bay Path University. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,781 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,235 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Bay Path. Of these students, 88% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
154 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from USC. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#4

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
140 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Woman's University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from TWU. About 96% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
112 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Towson University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Towson. About 94% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
110 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Michigan University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,523 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,539 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from WMU. About 92% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Salus University

Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
87 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Salus University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Salus University. About 85% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
85 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Quinnipiac University. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac. About 98% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
83 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mount Mary University. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Mount Mary. About 92% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Lenoir - Rhyne University

Hickory, North Carolina
79 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lenoir - Rhyne University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Lenoir - Rhyne University. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#11

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
79 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,509 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. About 95% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
77 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Kentucky University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,008 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Eastern. Of these students, 91% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri
77 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rockhurst University. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,028 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Rockhurst. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.

77 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Dominguez Hills comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from CSUDH. Of these students, 88% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

D'Youville College

Buffalo, New York
70 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is D'Youville College. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,836 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from D'Youville College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#16

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
70 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from San Jose State. Of these students, 83% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
65 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is St Catherine University. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from St. Kate's. Of these students, 93% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Stanbridge University

Irvine, California
64 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stanbridge University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Stanbridge. About 79% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

New York University

New York, New York
62 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from NYU. Of these students, 85% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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