Occupational Therapist Assistant
Program Availability
Schools Offering
126
149 total including inactive
States
43
Across 43 states
Graduates (2024)
1,570
Total completions
Occupational Therapist Assistant is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 43 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Illinois, Missouri and North Carolina.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$105,620
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Growth
+17.3%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$4,622
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $22,384, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
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
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving?
Are you comfortable working indoor with heavy physical demands?
Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?
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
- • Physically active individuals
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer routine tasks
- • Those who prefer working independently
- • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
- • Those with physical limitations
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.
Where Can You Study Occupational Therapist Assistant?
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