Occupational Therapy Schools
In Detroit, Michigan
There are 2 occupational therapy schools in Detroit for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in occupational therapy in the city of Detroit, which encompasses occupational therapy training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Occupational Therapy
- Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
Statistics
Professional Trends
Detroit Vs. Michigan Occupational Therapy Employment
| Detroit | 820 |
| Michigan | 4,890 |
Exactly 820 of Michigan's 4,890 occupational therapy professionals work in Detroit. Between 2006 and 2010, in Detroit, there has been a 6% decline in the number of occupational therapy professionals. As the employment for occupational therapy professionals in Detroit has decreased, overall employment in Detroit has increased.
Detroit Vs. Michigan Occupational Therapy employment growth
| 4,130 | 4,880 | 4,960 | 5,490 | 4,890 |
| 870 | 940 | 930 | 880 | 820 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Michigan
- Dark Yellow: Detroit
Occupational Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Detroit
| $51,430 | $53,615 | $57,230 | $59,360 | $57,545 |
| $46,670 | $47,590 | $46,920 | $46,900 | $47,530 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Occupational Therapy in Detroit
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Detroit
In Detroit, salaries for occupational therapy professionals have increased. Detroit occupational therapy professionals made $57,545 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for occupational therapy professionals in Detroit was $51,430 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Detroit.
Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Detroit
10th percentile |
$41,780 |
25th percentile |
$48,600 |
50th percentile |
$55,555 |
75th percentile |
$63,435 |
90th percentile |
$77,925 |
Occupational therapy professionals in Detroit make a median yearly salary of $55,555. The 10% of occupational therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $41,780 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 87% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Detroit
Clinical Psychology |
$57,140 |
Occupational Therapy |
$57,545 |
School Psychology |
$59,880 |
Sports Psychology |
$59,880 |
Sociology |
$61,370 |
Psychology |
$75,065 |
Forensic Psychology |
$75,065 |
Detroit occupational therapy professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Occupational Therapy schools in Detroit
There are 2 accredited occupational therapy schools in the city. Many of Detroit's occupational therapy professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Occupational Therapy Programs Offered In Detroit
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
Detroit's occupational therapy schools offer 2 occupational therapy degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Occupational Therapy Degrees In Detroit
associate |
19 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
27 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 46 |
Approximately 46 students completed occupational therapy courses in 2010.