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Occupational Therapy in Illinois

Occupational Therapy Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in Illinois

There are 15,180 people in the state and 382,000 people in the nation working in Occupational Therapy jobs.

Occupational Therapy Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Occupational Therapy Jobs in Illinois

Occupational Therapy grads earn an average of $105,378 in the state and $122,090 nationwide.

Occupational Therapy Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 7 colleges in Illinois offering Occupational Therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,154 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

North Central College

Naperville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,312 a year. The school admits about 58% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#4

Rush University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,901 in their first year after graduation.

#5

Governors State University

University Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,030 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 59%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $11,320 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,060 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#7

Lewis University

Romeoville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,355 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 73% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Occupational Therapy Careers in IL

Some of the careers Occupational Therapy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists $124,839
Occupational Therapists $82,501
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Occupational Therapy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 2,445
Advanced General Dentistry 238
Graduate Dentistry & Oral Sciences 150

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