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Occupational Therapist Assistant in New York

Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in New York

290 students earned Occupational Therapist Assistant degrees in New York in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Occupational Therapist Assistant is the 32nd most popular major out of a total 178 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 290

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 61.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in New York

24,530 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 York

A typical salary for a occupational therapist assistant grad in the state is $60,890, compared to a typical salary of $60,410 nationwide.

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

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
792 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Graduates earn an average $47,147 after graduation.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,798 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $9,384. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%.

#3

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,919 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,304. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,549 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. This public school has an average net price of $5,722.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,047 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#6

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
8,772 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 25%. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
452 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,140 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,059.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
333 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,965 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,637 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 57% of students get financical aid.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 30% $60,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Medical/Clinical Assistant 2,755
Physical Therapy Technician 303
Other Allied Health Services 113
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 66
Respiratory Therapy Technician 46
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 36

View all majors related to Occupational Therapist Assistant

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