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Occupational Therapist Assistant in California

Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in California

378 Occupational Therapist Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Occupational Therapist Assistant is the 49th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 371
Bachelor’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In California, a occupational therapist assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of occupational therapist assistant majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 25.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.0%
  • White: 22.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 17.7%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in California

In this state, there are 13,820 people employed in jobs related to an occupational therapist assistant degree, compared to 242,140 nationwide.

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Wages for Occupational Therapist Assistant Jobs in California

Occupational Therapist Assistant grads earn an average of $67,470 in the state and $60,410 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer occupational therapist assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,901 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,760. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $51,798 after graduation.

#2

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,936 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $34,774 after graduation.

#3

CBD College

Los Angeles
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,132 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. 69% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,374 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,978. 92% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $33,874 after graduation.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,333 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in CA

Some of the careers occupational therapist assistant majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $70,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 9,963
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 1,302
Physical Therapy Technician 581
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 108
Other Allied Health Services 95
Medical Laboratory Assistant 61
Respiratory Therapy Technician 40

View all majors related to Occupational Therapist Assistant

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