Occupational Therapist Assistant

CIP 51.0803 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

5 total including inactive

States

Across 2 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Occupational Therapist Assistant is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 2 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Oklahoma and Missouri.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$105,620

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+17.3%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,825

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $3,300 to $4,350, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 (7.1%)

Female: 13 (92.9%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 1 (7.1%)

Associate: 13 (92.9%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Conventional

Investigative

helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Organization

● Data management

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Instructing

♦ Active Listening

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

Do you value speaking?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.