Master’s Degrees in Occupational Therapy
Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,059 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 | 6,059 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,503 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 612 |
| Associate Degree | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate | 35 |
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 90.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 590 |
| Women | 5,469 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 479 |
| Black or African American | 315 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 659 |
| White | 3,964 |
| International Students | 98 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 544 |
Most Popular Occupational Therapy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 176 colleges that offer a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $37,227 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, 97% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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, 154 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from USC. About 85% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in occupational therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from TWU.
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 $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 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 93% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 110 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from WMU. About 96% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 96% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $50,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,172 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
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 $33,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,784 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. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
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 $30,000 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. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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, 79 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. About 93% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,296 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Eastern. About 91% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rockhurst University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from Rockhurst.
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. About 85% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 70 people received their master's degree in occupational therapy from D'Youville College. About 91% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 85% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $36,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,910 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, 85% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 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, 90% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to occupational therapy that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 676 |
| Art Therapy | 464 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 250 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 193 |
| Music Therapy | 174 |
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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