In Virginia an estimated 114 students graduate from occupational therapy schools every year. Virginia has 7 occupational therapy schools to choose from, if you are interested in studying occupational therapy. Yearly tuition at occupational therapy schools in Virginia for a degree in occupational therapy is $9,421 per year.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the largest occupational therapy school in the state of Virginia, based on number of students. It is located in Richmond. In 2009, a reported 36 students graduated with a occupational therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. This was 32% of the total occupational therapy graduates in Virginia for that year. Tuition at Virginia Commonwealth University, was $7,117 per year in 2010.
Occupational Therapist is the most popular career choice for those who graduate with credentials in occupational therapy. If after graduation, you are planning on sticking around the state, you should keep in mind that the job outlook for occupational therapy graduates in Virginia is good. Approximately 2,390 occupational therapists are currently working in Virginia. And the government projects that this number will increase by 27%, or to 3,030 occupational therapists by the year 2018.
As an occupational therapist in Virginia you can expect to earn anywhere from less than $52,524 per year to more than $105,039 per year. The median salary for occupational therapists in Virginia is $77,914 per year.
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Address:
910 W Franklin St, Richmond, Virginia 23284-2512
Awards Offered:
2-4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Tidewater Community College
Address:
121 College Place, Norfolk, Virginia 23510
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
James Madison University
Address:
800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Address:
1651 E Parham Road, Richmond, Virginia 23228-2327
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Southwest Virginia Community College
Address:
369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill, Richlands, Virginia 24641-1101
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Address:
1460 University Dr, Winchester, Virginia 22601-5195
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Address:
101 Elm Avenue SE, Roanoke, Virginia 24013
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree