Occupational Therapy Schools
In Manchester, Connecticut
Occupational Therapy faculty can choose to work at only one occupational therapy school in Manchester. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the occupational therapy academic community in Manchester, and the future trends. Academia in occupational therapy includes occupational therapy training at the occupational therapy associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Manchester Vs. Connecticut Occupational Therapy Employment
| Manchester | 1,160 |
| Connecticut | 2,310 |
Exactly 1,160 of Connecticut's 2,310 occupational therapy professionals work in Manchester. The number of occupational therapy professionals in Manchester has grown by 81% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of occupational therapy professionals in Manchester has increased, overall employment in Manchester has also increased.
Manchester Vs. Connecticut Occupational Therapy employment growth
| 2,430 | 2,090 | 2,180 | 2,150 | 2,310 |
| 640 | 650 | 780 | 950 | 1,160 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Connecticut
- Dark Yellow: Manchester
Occupational Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Manchester
| $58,065 | $61,450 | $66,970 | $67,165 | $60,930 |
| $46,700 | $48,650 | $50,340 | $51,520 | $52,280 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Occupational Therapy in Manchester
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Manchester
Salaries for occupational therapy professionals in Manchester have increased. In 2010 Manchester occupational therapy professionals earned an average yearly salary of $60,930. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for occupational therapy professionals in Manchester was $58,065 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Manchester.
Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Manchester
10th percentile |
$43,200 |
25th percentile |
$49,853 |
50th percentile |
$61,280 |
75th percentile |
$70,823 |
90th percentile |
$82,190 |
Occupational therapy professionals in Manchester make a median yearly salary of $61,280. The difference in pay between the occupational therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 90%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $43,200 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $82,190 per year.
Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Manchester
Clinical Psychology |
$55,327 |
Occupational Therapy |
$60,930 |
Sociology |
$68,080 |
Sports Psychology |
$77,790 |
Psychology |
$77,790 |
Forensic Psychology |
$77,790 |
School Psychology |
$77,790 |
On average occupational therapy professionals in Manchester earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Manchester.
Educational Trends
Occupational Therapy schools in Manchester
There is only one accredited occupational therapy school in the city. Many of Manchester's occupational therapy professionals are graduates of this school.
Occupational Therapy Programs Offered In Manchester
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Manchester's occupational therapy school offers one occupational therapy degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Occupational Therapy Degrees In Manchester
associate |
13 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 13 |
Approximately 13 students completed occupational therapy courses in 2010.