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Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 148 students earned their Occupational Therapist Assistant degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Occupational Therapist Assistant is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 148

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.2%
  • Black or African American: 15.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.9%
  • White: 48.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in New Jersey

5,100 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 New Jersey

Occupational Therapist Assistant grads earn an average of $69,530 in the state and $60,410 nationwide.

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

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
781 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,080 Total Students

52% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $35,715 after graduation.

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Ocean County College

Toms River
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,480 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,537. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,122 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,697 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,274. 56% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $37,856 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,549 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,506. 86% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,251 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 29% $70,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,447
Physical Therapy Technician 84
Other Allied Health Services 36
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 30
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 4

View all majors related to Occupational Therapist Assistant

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