Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at Rush University 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 Illinois colleges that offer occupational therapy program.

The Occupational Therapy program at Rush University Medical Center is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education since 1986.

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Rush University

Also known as Rush University Medical Center

7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL

Rush University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Rush University exceeds 1,900 per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $10,000 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may take a look at the school's website at RushU to view additional information about courses, mission, values, and educational benefits offered by the school.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rush University Medical Center 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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $80380
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $84870
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $85450

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