Occupational Therapy Assistant majors
This program has over a 20-year history of excellent pass rates on the national certification exam, which is well above national averages. See details
Average pass rate for students taking the National Certification exam administered by NBCOT, 2008-2010 average.
Employment of Occupational Therapy Assistant is expected to grow 30% through 2018, average job growth is projected to be 10%. (source)
Median annual wages of occupational therapy assistants were
$48,230 in May 2008. (source)
I'm helping people do things they want to do to make them happy.
Kristin, Occupational Therapy Assistant, 2009
Choose a degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Applied Health Studies: Occupational Therapy Assistant Concentration
- expanding current clinical role
- health care practitioner
- management, administration, or education
- this program may also be used as a route of preparation for master's level studies
- Available through distance learning
- Diverse opportunities for career planning
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Occupational Therapy Assistant
- work at rehabilitation centers
- programs for children with developmental disability
- work at community mental health center
