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Associate Degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant
Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors
In 2021-2022, 4,444 associate degrees were awarded to occupational therapist assistant majors. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in occupational therapist assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 4,444 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 37 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for occupational therapist assistant majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. About 87.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 569 |
| Women | 3,875 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapist assistant associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 252 |
| Black or African American | 393 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 706 |
| White | 2,653 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 421 |
Most Popular Occupational Therapist Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 226 colleges that offer an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for occupational therapist assistant students seekingan associate degree is St Catherine University. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,550 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 296 people received their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant from St. Kate's. About 91% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,032 per year. The occupational therapist assistant program at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale awarded 279 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastwick College - Ramsey is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 104 people received their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant from Eastwick College - Ramsey. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Stanbridge University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The occupational therapist assistant program at Stanbridge University awarded 98 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pima Medical Institute - Mesa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The occupational therapist assistant program at Pima Medical Institute - Mesa awarded 75 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Shawnee State University. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,341 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,156 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 associate degrees were handed out to occupational therapist assistant majors at Shawnee State University.
The 7th most popular school in the country for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wallace State Community College, Hanceville. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The occupational therapist assistant program at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville awarded 56 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
Tidewater Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The occupational therapist assistant program at Tidewater Community College awarded 54 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oklahoma City Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The occupational therapist assistant program at Oklahoma City Community College awarded 46 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 96% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Grand Rapids Community College. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The occupational therapist assistant program at Grand Rapids Community College awarded 44 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pima Medical Institute - Denver. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 people received their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant from PMI Denver. About 95% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lone Star College System is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Roughly 68,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant from North Harris Montgomery. About 95% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
CBD College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant from Community Based Education and Development. Of these students, 64% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 people received their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant from Salt Lake Community College. Of these students, 77% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Nashville State Community College. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The occupational therapist assistant program at Nashville State Community College awarded 41 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New England Institute of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 associate degrees were handed out to occupational therapist assistant majors at New England Tech. About 94% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for occupational therapist assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Maria College of Albany. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,800 per year. The occupational therapist assistant program at Maria College of Albany awarded 40 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baker College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. The occupational therapist assistant program at Baker College awarded 39 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fox College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 people received their associate degree in occupational therapist assistant from Fox College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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|---|---|
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*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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