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Occupational Therapist Assistant in Florida

Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in Florida

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

An Occupational Therapist Assistant major is the 41st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 390

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.2%
  • White: 31.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 20.5%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in Florida

12,220 people in the state and 242,140 in the nation are employed in jobs related to occupational therapist assistant.

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Wages for Occupational Therapist Assistant Jobs in Florida

Occupational Therapist Assistant grads earn an average of $61,340 in the state and $60,410 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Florida that offer occupational therapist assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

279 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
19,861 Total Students

The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,717 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,522 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
809 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. An average student at South University, Tampa will pay a net price of $20,764.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,424 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,958 after earning their degree at this institution.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,667 Total Students

The average student takes 4.81 years to complete their degree at AHU. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
349 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $22,100.

#7

Polk State College

Winter Haven
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,044 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,287 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,613 Total Students

A typical student attending Daytona State College will pay a net price of $8,867. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in FL

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $61,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Medical/Clinical Assistant 4,377
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 906
Physical Therapy Technician 787
Other Allied Health Services 75
Medical Laboratory Assistant 43
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 19
Anesthesiologist Assistant 8

View all majors related to Occupational Therapist Assistant

View Nationwide Occupational Therapist Assistant Report

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