Kansas City, Missouri has 2 occupational therapy schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in occupational therapy. With an overall population of 441,545 and a student population of 63,420, approximately 7,685 of Kansas City students attend one of Kansas City's schools that offer occupational therapy programs.
Of the 2 occupational therapy schools in Kansas City, the largest occupational therapy school, by student population, is Rockhurst University. In 2010, approximately 25 students graduated from the Occupational Therapy program at Rockhurst University.
A reported 40 students graduated with credentials in occupational therapy in Kansas City in 2010. In 2009 tuition at occupational therapy schools in Kansas City was $14,150 per year, on average.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,200 for occupational therapy related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $7,480 per year, on average, for room and board at Kansas City-based occupational therapy schools. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $18,499.
After graduating with your credentials in occupational therapy, if you decide to work as an occupational therapist in Kansas City, your job prospects are good. In 2010, 1 out of every 1 occupational therapists in Missouri were working in the greater Kansas City area. The number of occupational therapists in Kansas City is expected to increase by 16% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for occupational therapists.
As an occupational therapist in Kansas City, you can expect to make an average salary of $66,850 per year. This is lower than the average salary for occupational therapists in the state.
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Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley
Address:
3201 SW Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri 64111-2429
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Rockhurst University
Address:
1100 Rockhurst Rd, Kansas City, Missouri 64110-2561
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree