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Occupational Therapist Assistant in Louisiana

Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in Louisiana

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

In this state, Occupational Therapist Assistant is the 43rd most popular major out of a total 119 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 67

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 73.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in Louisiana

There are 1,600 people in the state and 242,140 people in the nation working in occupational therapist assistant jobs.

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Wages for Occupational Therapist Assistant Jobs in Louisiana

Occupational Therapist Assistant grads earn an average of $60,730 in the state and $60,410 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Louisiana that offer occupational therapist assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,718 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,942. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students get financical aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,727 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,537 a year.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 24% $61,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,467
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 376
Physical Therapy Technician 80
Other Allied Health Services 20
Respiratory Therapy Technician 9
Medical Laboratory Assistant 3

View all majors related to Occupational Therapist Assistant

View Nationwide Occupational Therapist Assistant Report

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