Occupational Therapy Schools
In Worcester, Massachusetts
In Worcester, there are 2 occupational therapy schools where occupational therapy faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of occupational therapy and occupational therapy education in Worcester, which includes occupational therapy training at the following levels:
- Occupational Therapy Certificate
- Associates degree in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy
- Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
Statistics
Professional Trends
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Employment
| Worcester | 560 |
| Massachusetts | 6,060 |
Exactly 560 of Massachusetts' 6,060 occupational therapy professionals work in Worcester. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of occupational therapy professionals in Worcester has grown by 30%. As the employment for occupational therapy professionals in Worcester has increased, overall employment in Worcester has also increased.
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Occupational Therapy employment growth
| 5,200 | 5,320 | 5,590 | 5,500 | 6,060 |
| 430 | 390 | 480 | 490 | 560 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Worcester
Occupational Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Worcester
| $47,805 | $51,800 | $58,505 | $60,855 | $60,865 |
| $42,280 | $43,440 | $45,490 | $46,790 | $48,080 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Occupational Therapy in Worcester
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Worcester
Salaries for occupational therapy professionals in Worcester have increased. Worcester occupational therapy professionals made $60,865 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for occupational therapy professionals in Worcester was $47,805 per year. The growth in the salary of occupational therapy professionals in Worcester is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Occupational therapy professionals in Worcester
10th percentile |
$44,825 |
25th percentile |
$50,925 |
50th percentile |
$59,955 |
75th percentile |
$71,255 |
90th percentile |
$79,390 |
Worcester occupational therapy professionals earn a median yearly salary of $59,955. The 10% of occupational therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $44,825 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $79,390 per year.
Average Salaries for Occupational therapy professionals and related professions in Worcester
Clinical Psychology |
$55,995 |
Occupational Therapy |
$60,865 |
Sports Psychology |
$63,610 |
School Psychology |
$63,610 |
Psychology |
$63,610 |
Forensic Psychology |
$63,610 |
Sociology |
$69,940 |
On average occupational therapy professionals in Worcester earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Worcester.
Educational Trends
Occupational Therapy schools in Worcester
There are 2 accredited occupational therapy schools in the city. Many of Worcester's occupational therapy professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Occupational Therapy Programs Offered In Worcester
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 4 |
Worcester's occupational therapy schools offer 4 occupational therapy degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Occupational Therapy Degrees In Worcester
associate |
13 |
bachelor |
13 |
master |
17 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 44 |
In 2010 approximately 44 students graduated from occupational therapy courses.