Market Information
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which provides a summary
of information about U.S. professions, occupational therapy jobs are expected
to increase faster than average among all occupations over the next several
years. In fact, occupational therapy employment is expected to increase
21-35% from 2004 to 2008. Several trends, such as the baby-boom generation’s
movement into middle age, growth in the number of individuals with disabilities,
expansion of the school-age population, and extended services for disabled
adults are all expected to contribute to a rise in the demand for occupational
therapists. Average starting salaries for occupational therapists is 45-50K.
Salaries may vary widely, depending on experience, practice setting and
geographic location. To access the Occupational Outlook Handbook, go
to www.stats.bls.gov or type the keywords occupational outlook handbook
into the search boxes on your favorite search engine.
Alumni
The alumni’s encouragement and support is greatly appreciated. The
UTHSC Occupational Therapy program would not be successful without the support
of alumni. We appreciate all their assistance for the program, especially
the gifts to the scholarship funds.
- Occupational Therapy Gift Fund
- Dorothy Anne Elsberry Occupational Therapy Scholarship
- Lori E. Malloy Occupational Therapy Scholarship
- Community Occupational Therapy Services (COTS)
- Allied Health Education Fund
- Allied Health Student Emergency Loan Fund
Thanks for your support!
Please update your contact information so that we may be able to send
material regarding continuing education opportunities and for special
events at UTHSC. Email anolen@utmem.edu.
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