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Occupational Therapist Assistant in Missouri

Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in Missouri

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

In terms of popularity, Occupational Therapist Assistant is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 136 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 117
Bachelor’s Degree 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 80.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in Missouri

There are 5,490 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 Missouri

A typical salary for a occupational therapist assistant grad in the state is $57,310, compared to a typical salary of $60,410 nationwide.

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

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,705 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,506 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, OTC grads earn an average salary of $29,079. A typical student attending OTC will pay a net price of $8,710.

#3

Crowder College

Neosho
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,989 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,291. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,910 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,624. 49% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,874 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
440 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 37 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

#7

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,689 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,914 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Three Rivers College will pay a net price of $9,605.

#8

Jefferson College

Hillsboro
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,680 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. In their early career, JeffCo grads earn an average salary of $31,008.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,242 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,703 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,144 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 23% $56,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Medical/Clinical Assistant 495
Physical Therapy Technician 201
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 11

View all majors related to Occupational Therapist Assistant

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