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Occupational Therapy in California

Occupational Therapy Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 1,362 students earned their Occupational Therapy degrees in CA.

In this state, Occupational Therapy is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 901
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 444
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 444
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 444

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.7%
  • White: 33.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Occupational Therapy Grads in California

21,120 people in the state and 326,380 in the nation are employed in jobs related to occupational therapy.

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Wages for Occupational Therapy Jobs in California

Occupational Therapy grads earn an average of $95,160 in the state and $85,350 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer occupational therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

491 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,711 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

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226 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.09 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $4,058. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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70 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years. 44% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $14,370.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

An average student at Stanbridge will pay a net price of $22,673. 85% of students get financical aid. 63% of the teachers are full time.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
529 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,837 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $48,859. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 50% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

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Occupational Therapy Careers in CA

Some of the careers occupational therapy majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Occupational Therapists 25% $97,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Physical Therapy 1,759
Rehabilitation Counseling 59
Rehabilitation Science 18
Orthotist/Prosthetist 17
Music Therapy 5
Art Therapy 1

View all majors related to Occupational Therapy

View Nationwide Occupational Therapy Report

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