If you want to make a tangible difference in the quality of life of your community, you may want to pursue a career in occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistantship. The average occupational therapist salary is among the highest in the country, one of fastest-growing national employment sectors, and occupational therapy in Colorado is no exception. There are three accredited occupational therapist (OT) and occupational therapy assistant (OTA) training programs in the state of Colorado — which is an equivalent program density to the neighboring states of New Mexico and Utah. These programs are affordable, time-effective, and offer training at both the associate’s and master’s level.

Accredited Occupational Therapy Programs in Fort Collins

Near the Wyoming border, Fort Collins is home to 165,000 residents. As of 2020, average salaries for occupational therapists in Fort Collins are reported at $79,197 a year. There is one accredited occupational therapy program in Fort Collins.

Colorado State University

Department of Occupational Therapy
200 Occupational Therapy Building
Fort Collins, CO 80523-0001
(970) 491-6253
otinfo@cahs.colostate.edu

  • Degree Level: Master’s;
  • Credit Hours: 68;
  • Tuition: 744.55/per credit;
  • Application Due Dates: January 6;
  • Prerequisites/Application Requirements:
    • Bachelor’s degree from any accredited college or university;
    • Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities;
    • Personal essay;
    • GRE scores;
    • Minimum GPA of 3.0;
    • Three letters of recommendation;
    • All prerequisite courses can be found on the Prerequisites page.

Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs in Denver

The most recent salary data from Glassdoor lists occupational therapy assistants in Denver earn an average annual salary of $60,984. There is one accredited OTA program in Denver.

Pima Medical Institute-Denver

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
7475 Dakin Street, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80221
csorrells@pmi.edu

Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs in Pueblo

Glassdoor’s most recent salary reports for occupational therapy assistants in Pueblo is $51,173 a year. There is one accredited occupational therapy assistant program in Pueblo.

Pueblo Community College

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
900 West Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004-1499
(719) 549-3280
tricia.vigil@pueblocc.edu

  • Degree Level: Associate’s;
  • Credit Hours: 69;
  • Tuition: $242.90/per credit;
  • Application Due Date: November 1 to March 1;
  • Prerequisites/Application Requirements: N/A.