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Occupational Therapist Assistant in Tennessee

Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in Tennessee

109 students earned Occupational Therapist Assistant degrees in Tennessee in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Occupational Therapist Assistant is the 32nd most popular major in the state out of a total 122 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapist Assistant Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 109

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 77.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapist Assistant Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 6,750 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 Tennessee

In this state, occupational therapist assistant grads earn an average of $60,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $60,410.

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There are 6 colleges in Tennessee that offer occupational therapist assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,647 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. 40% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $30,136 after graduation.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,370 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. 34 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,775 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,078. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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South College

Knoxville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. An average student at South College will pay a net price of $15,838.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,379 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. In their early career, WSCC grads earn an average salary of $29,631.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,938 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,975. 41% of the teachers are full time.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $60,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,093
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 240
Physical Therapy Technician 208
Anesthesiologist Assistant 3

View all majors related to Occupational Therapist Assistant

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