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Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor’s Degrees in Occupational Therapy

612 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy is offered at 42 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 17% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.2% of occupational therapy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 612 people earned their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. This makes it the 281st most popular bachelor'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 6,059
Doctor’s Degree 3,503
Bachelor’s Degree 612
Associate Degree 53
Graduate Certificate 35

Earnings of Occupational Therapy Majors With Bachelor’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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. About 93.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 41
Women 571
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The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapy bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 36
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 31
White 475
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 52
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There are 42 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
66 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Michigan University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from WMU. Of these students, 95% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
53 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Kentucky University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,296 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Eastern. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#2

Ithaca College

Ithaca, New York
53 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ithaca College. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,601 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Ithaca. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#4

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
52 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 94% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
52 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Saint Louis University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from SLU. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#6

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
47 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is LIU Post. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from LIU Post. Of these students, 96% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Keuka College

Keuka Park, New York
45 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Keuka College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,539 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Keuka College. Of these students, 94% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

39 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from UNH. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#10

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Orangeburg, New York
34 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Dominican College of Blauvelt comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Dominican College. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

D'Youville College

Buffalo, New York
30 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

D'Youville College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from D'Youville College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#13

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
28 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Duquesne University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Duquesne. About 88% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Saint Francis University

Loretto, Pennsylvania
27 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Francis University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,290 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Saint Francis. Of these students, 94% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
27 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from UWM. Of these students, 84% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts
26 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is American International College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,595 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from AIC. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#17

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts
24 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Worcester State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Worcester State. About 96% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
23 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Michigan University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Eastern Michigan. Of these students, 89% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts
22 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Springfield College. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Springfield College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#20

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
19 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baker College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,150 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Baker College. Of these students, 100% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to occupational therapy that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Rehabilitation Science 970
Recreational Therapy 673
Music Therapy 489
Other Rehabilitation Professions 342
Physical Therapy 292

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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