How many years does it take to get a occupational therapy carrer?
To be an occupational therapist now you need a master’s degree after acquiring your BA/BS. Most programs last between 2-3 years. Some schools (usually they’re private) do have a 3 year undergraduate program followed by a 3 year graduate program, so if you haven’t had any higher education schooling it may be financially beneficial to go that route. If you are interested in an OT-D (doctorate degree) that usually is an extra year on top of your masters. If you want to be an OT, there is absolutely no point in getting your PhD unless you have a burning desire to do research or teach. (and you CAN teach with a masters degree) ALSO when you are all done with schooling, professionally it is better for you to take a job with many occupational therapists on the job so you can learn from them and establish yourself. While it’s not always the case, this usually means your pay may be at the lower end of the range. (After that, however, there are contract positions, and lots of other lucrative opt
