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Occupational Therapy in New York

Occupational Therapy Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 1,109 students earned their Occupational Therapy degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Occupational Therapy is the 61st most popular major in the state out of a total 1065 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 832
Bachelor’s Degree 209
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 68

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in New York

31,910 people in the state and 326,380 in the nation are employed in jobs related to occupational therapy.

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Wages for Occupational Therapy Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a occupational therapy grad in the state is $88,370, compared to a typical salary of $85,350 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer occupational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Ithaca College

Ithaca
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,354 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $35,552.

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100 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,785 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,197. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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#3

LIU Post

Brookville
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

An average student at LIU Post will pay a net price of $25,774. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

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#4

Keuka College

Keuka Park
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,071.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 53% of students get financical aid. An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $32,462.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,592. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,724 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,920. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

Touro College

New York
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Touro. An average student at Touro will pay a net price of $23,068. 43% of the teachers are full time.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

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#10

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,232. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. 88% of students get financical aid.

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Occupational Therapy Careers in NY

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Occupational Therapists 27% $83,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Physical Therapy 1,350
Art Therapy 118
Recreational Therapy 112
Music Therapy 62
Dance Therapy 28
Rehabilitation Counseling 18
Animal-Assisted Therapy 10
Other Rehabilitation Professions 10

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