Occupational Therapy Schools In Michigan
Occupational Therapy classes faculty can choose to work at one of 17 accredited occupational therapy schools in Michigan. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in occupational therapy in the state of Michigan, which encompasses occupational therapy training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy
- Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
Statistics
Professional Trends
Michigan Vs. National Occupational Therapy Employment
| Michigan | 4,890 |
| National | 135,200 |
Of all of the occupational therapy professionals in the country, nearly 4% are in the state of Michigan.
Employment Growth for Occupational therapy professionals In Michigan
| 4,130 | 4,880 | 4,960 | 5,490 | 4,890 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of occupational therapy professionals is growing in Michigan. There were 760 more occupational therapy professionals working in Michigan in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of occupational therapy has grown by 18% in Michigan. This growth is faster 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 Michigan
| $41,527 | $42,653 | $46,290 | $46,540 | $47,583 |
| $45,563 | $47,071 | $48,208 | $48,728 | $49,286 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Occupational Therapy
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Michigan, as the number of occupational therapy professionals is growing, the salaries earned by occupational therapy professionals are increasing. The mean salary for occupational therapy professionals in 2006 was $41,527 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $47,583 per year.
Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Michigan
10th percentile |
$31,077 |
25th percentile |
$37,670 |
50th percentile |
$46,567 |
75th percentile |
$55,400 |
90th percentile |
$66,920 |
Thus, occupational therapy professionals' salaries grew by 13% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 115% 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 Michigan.
Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Michigan
Clinical Psychology |
$59,118 |
Forensic Psychology |
$73,405 |
Occupational Therapy |
$47,583 |
Psychology |
$73,405 |
School Psychology |
$74,640 |
Sociology |
$75,275 |
Sports Psychology |
$74,640 |
In Michigan, occupational therapy professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Occupational Therapy programs available for each degree type for all schools in Michigan
associate |
9 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
6 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 21 |
The number of students graduating from the 17 accredited occupational therapy schools in Michigan is increasing. In 2006 there were 267 occupational therapy graduates from occupational therapy courses in Michigan and in 2010 there were 362 graduates.
There was an increase in the number of occupational therapy school degree or certificate graduates in Michigan by 36%. 43% of these graduates received a associate's degree in occupational therapy.