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Occupational Therapist Assistant in Illinois

Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in Illinois

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

In terms of popularity, Occupational Therapist Assistant is the 40th most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 192

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in Illinois

12,270 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 Illinois

A typical salary for a occupational therapist assistant grad in the state is $60,200, compared to a typical salary of $60,410 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer occupational therapist assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Fox College

Tinley Park
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
308 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $35,091 after graduation. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Parkland College

Champaign
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,394 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,908.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,125 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,698. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#4

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,765 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,017 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,054 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,875. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

#6

John A Logan College

Carterville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,954 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,055 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,840 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, LLCC grads earn an average salary of $30,266. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,385 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 39% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,544.

#9

South Suburban College

South Holland
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,691 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,236 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. In their early career, Wilbur Wright College grads earn an average salary of $33,155. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 20% $61,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,417
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 793
Physical Therapy Technician 349
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 107
Other Allied Health Services 21
Anesthesiologist Assistant 20
Medical Laboratory Assistant 10

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