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Occupational Therapy in Alabama

Occupational Therapy Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 165 students earned their Occupational Therapy degrees in AL.

As a degree choice, Occupational Therapy is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 142
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a occupational therapy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of occupational therapy majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 22.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
  • White: 69.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in Alabama

There are 3,220 people in the state and 326,380 people in the nation working in occupational therapy jobs.

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Wages for Occupational Therapy Jobs in Alabama

In this state, occupational therapy grads earn an average of $83,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,350.

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There are 4 colleges in Alabama that offer occupational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

A typical student attending UAB will pay a net price of $16,755. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,717. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,297.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,527. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

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Occupational Therapy Careers in AL

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $95,190
Occupational Therapists 24% $83,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Physical Therapy 164
Other Rehabilitation Professions 38
Rehabilitation Counseling 17
Orthotist/Prosthetist 11

View all majors related to Occupational Therapy

View Nationwide Occupational Therapy Report

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