by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2020-2021, pre-occupational therapy studies was the 968th most popular major nationwide with 108 degrees awarded. This is a difference of 13 over the prior year, a growth of 12.0%.
This year's Best Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies Schools ranking compares 9 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Continue reading to check out one of our many unbiased rankings of pre-occupational therapy studies programs later in this article.
New students will need to have completed high school or a GED program and each school will have their own minimum GPA and SAT/ACT test requirements. Specific pre-occupational therapy studies careers may require a certain level of degree attainment or additional certifications beyond that.
There are many different pre-occupational therapy studies degree levels. You can spend many years getting as high as a in pre-occupational therapy studies to something that takes less time like a . Different pre-occupational therapy studies degrees vary in how long they take.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
As you might expect, salaries for pre-occupational therapy studies graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
One of 10 majors within the Health/Medical Prep Programs area of study, Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 4,010 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 2,489 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 2,010 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 257 |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 167 |
