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Occupational Therapist Assistant in Pennsylvania

Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in Pennsylvania

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

In terms of popularity, Occupational Therapist Assistant is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 187 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 173

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 15,020 people employed in jobs related to an occupational therapist assistant degree, compared to 242,140 nationwide.

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Wages for Occupational Therapist Assistant Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, occupational therapist assistant grads earn an average of $54,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $60,410.

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

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,324 Total Students

20% of the teachers are full time. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

#3

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
996 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,828 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $26,408.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,240 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $25,028. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

#5

Central Penn College

Summerdale
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
891 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

#7

Lackawanna College

Scranton
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,916 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,041 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,557 after earning their degree at this institution.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 25% $54,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 952
Physical Therapy Technician 343
Other Allied Health Services 168
Respiratory Therapy Technician 14
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 13
Lactation Consultant 9
Medical Laboratory Assistant 8
Anesthesiologist Assistant 7

View all majors related to Occupational Therapist Assistant

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