What’s better than spending your life helping people? Being able to live comfortably while doing what you love.
With occupational therapists currently in demand, companies are paying handsomely to make sure they can get the staff they need.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an occupational therapist in the United States is $96,790, with a range of roughly $82,000 to $114,000.
Of course, salaries vary based on experience, location, specialization, and – most importantly – education.
That’s why Keuka College’s Occupational Therapy program, ranked among the best in the state by universities.com, is so consequential.
It’s also growing. More than 80 students graduated from Keuka College with Master of Social Work degrees this spring, while another 65 earned bachelor’s or master’s degrees in Occupational Science.
The OT faculty, equipped with up-to-date knowledge of healthcare trends and skills, alongside their extensive industry networks, have consistently nurtured Keuka College students. And the College’s signature Field Period® program – an annual internship that provides real-world opportunities – enables future occupational therapists to hone their instruction with hands-on experience.
“Field Period® helps prepare you to know what your future career entails,” said Lily Nelson, who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Occupational Science from Keuka College. “Experiencing occupational therapy sites first-hand taught me how to apply what I learned in lectures to real situations.”
