Doctor’s Degrees in Occupational Therapy
Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,503 people earned their doctor's degree in occupational therapy. This earns it the #15 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in occupational therapy. About 91.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 287 |
| Women | 3,216 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 282 |
| Black or African American | 176 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 343 |
| White | 2,326 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 338 |
Most Popular Occupational Therapy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 104 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in occupational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for occupational therapy students seekinga doctor's degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from USAHS. Of these students, 91% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Creighton University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Creighton. Of these students, 97% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Boston U. Of these students, 92% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from USC. Of these students, 86% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Mary is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from UMary. Of these students, 80% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Pitt. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Midwestern University - Downers Grove comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Ohio State. About 96% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Huntington University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Huntington. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Central Arkansas. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,281 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from UCA. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Samuel Merritt University. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,326 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Samuel Merritt University. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Drake University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,466 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,009 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Drake. Of these students, 81% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from UT Health San Antonio. About 94% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Mizzou. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northern Arizona University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from NAU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
MGH Institute of Health Professions is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $85,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,275 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Gannon University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Gannon. Of these students, 95% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from NUS Florida. Of these students, 88% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Belmont University. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Belmont. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to occupational therapy that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy | 13,307 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 70 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 26 |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 13 |
| Art Therapy | 5 |
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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