Occupational Therapy Schools In Connecticut
Occupational Therapy classes faculty can choose to work at one of 6 accredited occupational therapy schools in Connecticut. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in occupational therapy in the state of Connecticut, which encompasses occupational therapy training at the following levels:
- Occupational Therapy Certificate
- Associates degree in Occupational Therapy
- Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
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Professional Trends
Connecticut Vs. National Occupational Therapy Employment
| Connecticut | 2,310 |
| National | 135,200 |
Of all of the occupational therapy professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Connecticut.
Employment Growth for Occupational therapy professionals In Connecticut
| 2,430 | 2,090 | 2,180 | 2,150 | 2,310 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Occupational Therapy is a shrinking field in Connecticut. In 2010 there were 120 less occupational therapy professionals working in Connecticut than there were in 2006. This represents a 5% decline in the field. This decline is slower than the change in the number of occupational therapy professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of occupational therapy professionals has grown by 13% from 2006 to 2010.
Occupational Therapy VS. All Professions salaries in Connecticut
| $47,597 | $50,323 | $52,883 | $56,247 | $59,720 |
| $49,084 | $50,735 | $51,943 | $53,614 | $54,947 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Occupational Therapy
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of occupational therapy professionals is declining, the salaries paid to occupational therapy professionals are increasing in Connecticut. Occupational therapy professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $47,597 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $59,720 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Connecticut
10th percentile |
$41,270 |
25th percentile |
$49,273 |
50th percentile |
$60,120 |
75th percentile |
$69,513 |
90th percentile |
$80,290 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 20%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 95% pay differential between the highest paid occupational therapy professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of occupational therapy in Connecticut.
Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Connecticut
Clinical Psychology |
$64,218 |
Forensic Psychology |
$81,810 |
Occupational Therapy |
$59,720 |
Psychology |
$81,810 |
School Psychology |
$74,790 |
Sociology |
$68,350 |
Sports Psychology |
$74,790 |
In Connecticut, occupational therapy professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Occupational Therapy programs available for each degree type for all schools in Connecticut
associate |
4 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 7 |
As the number of occupational therapy professionals is decreasing in Connecticut state, the number of students graduating from the 6 accredited occupational therapy schools in Connecticut state is increasing. In 2006 there were 67 occupational therapy graduates from occupational therapy courses in Connecticut and in 2010 there were 99 graduates.
There was an increase in the number of occupational therapy school degree or certificate graduates in Connecticut by 48%. Most of these graduates, or 57%, earned an associate's degree in occupational therapy.