Doctor’s Degrees in Occupational Therapy
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Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,888 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 | 6,912 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,888 |
| Graduate Certificate | 47 |
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 | 236 |
| Women | 2,652 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 240 |
| Black or African American | 149 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 210 |
| White | 1,974 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 287 |
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. Of these students, 90% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $43,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Creighton. Of these students, 93% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 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 25% 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 $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from USC. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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 $18,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from UMary. Of these students, 91% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 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, 96% were women and 8% 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 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. About 95% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $27,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 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, 87% were women and 9% 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 $6,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,133 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, 94% were women and 9% 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 $47,931 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,837 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, 84% were women and 62% 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 $47,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Drake. Of these students, 90% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% 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 $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from NAU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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 $10,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 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, 93% were women and 16% 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. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $80,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $70,020 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. About 96% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 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 93% of this group were women, and 35% 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 $35,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Gannon. Of these students, 97% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $38,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Belmont. About 97% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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