Associate Degrees in Occupational Therapy
Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 53 people earned their associate degree in occupational therapy. This earns it the #370 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in occupational therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 6,059 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,503 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 612 |
| Associate Degree | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate | 35 |
Earnings of Occupational Therapy Majors With Associate 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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in occupational therapy. About 92.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 49 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapy associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Occupational Therapy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer an associate degree in occupational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
The most popular school in the United States for occupational therapy students seekingan associate degree is Community College of Baltimore County. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in occupational therapy from CCBC. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in occupational therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in occupational therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Coahoma Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in occupational therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in occupational therapy from Coahoma Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vincennes University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in occupational therapy from Vincennes University. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to occupational therapy that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Recreational Therapy | 68 |
| Physical Therapy | 52 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 51 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 41 |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 17 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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