Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at The University of Texas Medical Branch 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.

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The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

7703 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

UTMB, a public institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Galveston, TX, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. UTMB has a yearly student enrollment of over two thousand.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

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

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at The University of Texas Medical Branch varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $18,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $3,800 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students who would like to learn more about The University of Texas Medical Branch may check out their website at http://www.utmb.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UTMB has offered the following programs for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 920
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $102140

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