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Rockhurst's occupational therapy graduates enjoy successful, rewarding careers in a rapidly growing field.

A sample of our graduates of the Rockhurst University Occupational Therapy program recently shared this information:

  • Most popular settings include hospitals, schools, and outpatient clinics
  • Over 67% of respondents supervise fieldwork students
  • 71% of respondents indicated their interest in participating with student engagement activities
  • 90% report being satisfied to highly satisfied with their first job as an OT

OT is Growing Rapidly

  • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for occupational therapists will improve substantially in the next several years and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
  • Employment of occupational therapists is expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations through 2026.
  • Median annual salary of occupational therapists across the nation was $85,570 in 2021 per US News and World Report. 
  • Median annual salary of occupational therapists in Missouri was $90,579 in 2022 per Salary.com.
  • The demand for occupational therapists should continue to increase as a result of a rise in the number of people with disabilities and limited function, as well as the movement of baby boomers into middle age.

Rockhurst OT graduates:

  • Create opportunities for independence in daily occupations
  • Advocate for health care justice
  • Serve as clinical educators for fieldwork students
  • Share clinical expertise with our students in our classrooms
  • Engage in lifelong learning
  • Carry on our tradition of service

 

Occupational Therapy

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