Occupational Therapist Assistant
at Mercy University in Dobbs Ferry, NY
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
19
Median Earnings (1yr)
$39,267
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$39,267
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in New York
Benchmark: $35,546 — average of 26 comparable programs
National median wage — Medical Assisting
$42,000
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Medical Assisting
+13%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate program at Mercy University is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this private nonprofit institution in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Operating within the occupational therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0803), the program trains students to assist licensed occupational therapists in helping patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills following injury, illness, or disability.
Mercy University in Dobbs Ferry offers a broad health science curriculum alongside this certificate, including bachelor's degrees in Nursing Administration, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Students seeking a nursing credential can also consider the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse associate degree or the Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance bachelor's degree for a technology-focused alternative. The combination of these programs reflects Mercy University's focus on health professions and related fields.
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