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Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in Tennessee

149 students earned Occupational Therapist Assistant degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 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 149

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: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 75.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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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
7,064 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $28,779 after graduation.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,367 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,979. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,172 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,072 after graduation. 35% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $4,268.

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South College

Knoxville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,707 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,176.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,742 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,776 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $4,418. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,203 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,034 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

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