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Occupational Therapy in Missouri

Occupational Therapy Schools in Missouri

250 Occupational Therapy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Occupational Therapy is the 51st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in Missouri

Occupational Therapy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 176
Bachelor’s Degree 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a occupational therapy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of occupational therapy majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 79.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in Missouri

There are 7,070 people in the state and 326,380 people in the nation working in occupational therapy jobs.

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Wages for Occupational Therapy Jobs in Missouri

Occupational Therapy grads earn an average of $75,120 in the state and $85,350 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Missouri that offer occupational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,548. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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#2

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,688 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $21,294. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rockhurst.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,995 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. An average student at Maryville U will pay a net price of $24,410.

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#6

Cox College

Springfield
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
975 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,262. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Occupational Therapy Careers in MO

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Occupational Therapists 20% $76,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to occupational therapy.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Physical Therapy 577
Music Therapy 16
Rehabilitation Counseling 10
Recreational Therapy 8
Rehabilitation Science 2

View all majors related to Occupational Therapy

View Nationwide Occupational Therapy Report

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