Doctor’s Degrees in Occupational Therapy
Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,503 people earned their doctor's degree in occupational therapy. This makes it the 15th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in occupational therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 6,059 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,503 |
| Graduate Certificate | 35 |
Earnings of Occupational Therapy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for occupational therapy majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for occupational therapy students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in occupational therapy. About 91.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 287 |
| Women | 3,216 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 282 |
| Black or African American | 176 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 343 |
| White | 2,326 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 338 |
Most Popular Occupational Therapy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 104 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in occupational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from USAHS. About 91% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Creighton University. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Creighton. About 97% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Boston U. About 92% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from USC. About 86% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Mary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from UMary. About 80% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Pitt. Of these students, 94% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Of these students, 94% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Ohio State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Huntington University. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Huntington. Of these students, 88% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Arkansas is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,281 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from UCA. Of these students, 90% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Samuel Merritt University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,326 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Samuel Merritt University. Of these students, 81% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Drake University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,466 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,009 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Drake. About 81% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from UT Health San Antonio. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Northern Arizona University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from NAU. Of these students, 93% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Mizzou. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
MGH Institute of Health Professions comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $85,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,275 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Of these students, 100% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nova Southeastern University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from NUS Florida. About 88% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Gannon University. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Gannon. About 95% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Belmont University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Belmont. Of these students, 95% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
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| Physical Therapy | 13,307 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 70 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 26 |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 13 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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