Occupational Therapy Schools In Indiana
In Indiana, there are 8 accredited schools where occupational therapy classes faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of occupational therapy and occupational therapy training in Indiana, which includes occupational therapy training at the following levels:
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Professional Trends
Indiana Vs. National Occupational Therapy Employment
| Indiana | 3,440 |
| National | 135,200 |
Of all of the occupational therapy professionals in the country, nearly 3% are in the state of Indiana.
Employment Growth for Occupational therapy professionals In Indiana
| 3,170 | 3,250 | 3,270 | 3,280 | 3,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of occupational therapy professionals is growing in Indiana. There were 270 more occupational therapy professionals working in Indiana in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Indiana, this field has grown by 9% in four years. This growth is slower than the national trend for occupational therapy professionals which shows a 13% increase in the number of occupational therapy professionals working around the nation.
Occupational Therapy VS. All Professions salaries in Indiana
| $42,453 | $44,520 | $48,213 | $49,100 | $50,660 |
| $41,263 | $43,445 | $44,845 | $44,830 | $45,974 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Occupational Therapy
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by occupational therapy professionals is increasing in Indiana. The mean salary for occupational therapy professionals in 2006 was $42,453 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $50,660 per year.
Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Indiana
10th percentile |
$34,707 |
25th percentile |
$42,147 |
50th percentile |
$50,420 |
75th percentile |
$58,613 |
90th percentile |
$67,193 |
Thus, there was a 16% growth in occupational therapy professionals' salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 94% 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 Indiana.
Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Indiana
Clinical Psychology |
$60,158 |
Forensic Psychology |
$73,910 |
Occupational Therapy |
$50,660 |
Psychology |
$73,910 |
School Psychology |
$67,610 |
Sociology |
$66,040 |
Sports Psychology |
$67,610 |
In Indiana, 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 Indiana
associate |
6 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 11 |
As the number of occupational therapy professionals is increasing in Indiana state, the number of students graduating from the 8 accredited occupational therapy schools in Indiana state is also increasing. In 2006, 228 students graduated from occupational therapy courses in Indiana. And in 2010, 271 students graduated.
Thus there was a 19% percent increase in the number of occupational therapy school degree or certificate graduates in Indiana. A majority of these graduates, or 55%, graduated with a associate's degree in occupational therapy.