Occupational Therapy Program

The occupational therapy program at The University of Texas – Pan American 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 The University of Texas – Pan American is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education since 1997.

The University of Texas – Pan American

411 SW 24th St., San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas - Pan American is a public institution located in Edinburg, TX and provides a large number of program options for students. UT-Pan American has an annual student enrollment of nearly nineteen thousand.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to The University of Texas - Pan American. A score in a range of 1240 - 1570 on the SAT, or 17 - 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. UT-Pan American has an acceptance rate of 70 percent of which only 56 percent chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at utpa.edu.

Tuition & fees at UT-Pan American are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $5,500 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $14,000 annually. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $3,700 for the year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at The University of Texas - Pan American through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.utpa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Texas – Pan American 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

• 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).