Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at Midwestern University – Glendale prepares students for careers in a hospital, school, industry, community or private agencies, and outpatient clinics. The program focuses on assisting patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health. Program courses include: basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer occupational therapy program.

The Occupational Therapy program at Midwestern University – Glendale is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education for more than 11 years.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Midwestern University – Glendale

2345 Southwest 3rd Street, Suite101, Grand Prairie, TX

Located in Glendale, Arizona, Midwestern University - Glendale is a nonprofit private graduate institution. The enrollment at this school is nearly 2,500 students annually. Midwestern University - Glendale is a highly respected healthcare and medical school and is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

A number specialty schools of study are operated by Midwestern University - Glendale. These schools may have differing tuition costs. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

• Dental School (Tuition: $57,000/year)
• Optometry School (Tuition: $30,000/year)
• Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $50,000/year)
• Pharmacy School (Tuition: $43,000/year)
• Podiatry School (Tuition: $32,000/year)

Annual tuition for graduate students is estimated to be close to $38,000. There may be on-campus housing available for students and costs around $4,700 per year. For more information please check with the school's housing office.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

• Osteopathic Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Biomedical Science
• Physician Assistant

To see a full list of student services, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at www.midwestern.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Midwestern University – Glendale offers a master's degree program in occupational therapy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Occupational Therapists

Description

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, occupational therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 26.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $99180
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $89230

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).