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Occupational Therapy in New Jersey

Occupational Therapy Schools in New Jersey

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

An Occupational Therapy major is the 119th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 114
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.8%
  • White: 70.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in New Jersey

There are 9,800 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a occupational therapy grad in the state is $96,600, compared to a typical salary of $85,350 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in New Jersey that offer occupational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Seton Hall University

South Orange
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,732. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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Occupational Therapy Careers in NJ

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Occupational Therapists 19% $95,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Physical Therapy 176
Other Rehabilitation Professions 92
Art Therapy 32
Recreational Therapy 20
Music Therapy 6
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