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I beleive in TX OT or PT is now a Doctoral level certification.
Most physical therapy programs are going to the DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy). My daughter just got here DPT last year. When she was making her decision about which program/schools to apply to, I said if the DPT is the wave of the future, go for that, as you are young and will have more opportunity for advancement if you get the top degree. There were still some Master's programs around ~ 5 years ago.
Several OT programs are five years - four for the BS and one for the master's degree. This can be done at the same institution. University of Scranton PA, Stony Brook University and Ithaca College have this I believe.
University of Pittsburgh has a BS ot program and assists with transfer to the master's level.
These are but a few.
Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory, NC, has an Occupational Therapy program. I don't know much about OT, but from looking for jobs in education, I can tell you an OT who wants to work for the school system is worth his/her weight in gold. They always have vacancies for occupational therapists! You do have to have a Masters to be considered.
I have a post baccalaureate and Masters in OT. For the past 14 years, my starting salary began at 22 an hour and now is 34 an hour. 22 an hour is low...but I didn't know any better..I worked with experienced OT's so it was a win. I would say 24/25 is a good start.
I am currently a high school student and am going to college to achieve my Masters in OT. First of all before you can get into the program you have to have your prerequistes out of the way and have worked for at least 20 hours with an OT or OTA.
Starting out they make about 32 in Arkansas.
I hope your talking hourly an not k/year. I am a graduate of the only occupational therapy program in Arkansas. First off, getting in is very competitive because UCA has the only program in the state. The instructors are among the most highly qualified in the country making UCA's a very rigorous program. The masters program awards around 60hrs in a years and a half.... It's almost a clinical doctorate. If it was all graduate level, that length would make it an OTD. As far as entry-level pay, it depends on where you work. Those in urban areas make 60k-65k/ year staring out while more rural setting range from 75k-110k depending on setting. If you do your job, it's very demanding on your mind and body. It is extremely rewarding work.
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Im new to these forum things as well and i thought i would give it a shot to help me out. i go to a community college right now in illinois and ive been looking at MANY different careers such as physical education,physical therapy,and now im looking at occupational therapy only because it seems as though from what i read, its easier to get into ot school than pt..is that true? what is the minimum gpa you guys believe that even a small ot school would actually ACCEPT me? ive been taking general courses and my gpa is a mere 2.77. what type of courses would i be taking before i apply to schools? your responces would be much appreciated...
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