Graduate Certificates in Occupational Therapy
Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 35 people earned their graduate certificate in occupational therapy. This makes it the 352nd most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for occupational therapy majors with their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in occupational therapy. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 28 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapy graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Occupational Therapy Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 12 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in occupational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
The most popular school in the United States for occupational therapy students seekinga graduate certificate is Thomas Jefferson University. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in occupational therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in occupational therapy from UNH. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in occupational therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in occupational therapy from UF.
Salus University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in occupational therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in occupational therapy from Salus University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to occupational therapy that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 79 |
| Physical Therapy | 72 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 58 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 58 |
| 52 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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