Occupational therapy licensing and regulation in Kansas is handled at the state level by the State Board of Healing Arts. In order to be licensed, occupational therapists in Kansas must complete an accredited training program. Master and doctorate level degrees in this field usually take about 5-6 years to complete.

According to a report on the 2018 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Kansas, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 1,420 occupational therapists practicing in the state of Kansas (with a 10.4% RSE). The median wage per hour was $38.24, and the average annual wage was $78,720. This is similar to the average annual wage of occupational therapists in nearby Oklahoma, and significantly lower than the $85,350 national annual income for occupational therapists in the United States at large, as well as the average annual wage for occupational therapists in the neighboring states of Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, and Iowa.

There are no recent reports about the demand for occupational therapists in the state of Kansas. However, according to an Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in this field is expected to increase by 18% from 2018-2028 nationwide.

Practitioners in this field can be either an occupational therapist, or a certified occupational therapy assistant.

Accredited Occupational Therapy Programs in Kansas City

Kansas City is the third-largest city in Kansas and is found on the eastern edge of the state. The average hourly wage for an occupational therapist in Kansas City is about $33, and the average annual wage is about $68,284. The only school with an accredited occupational therapy program in Kansas City is the University of Kansas Medical Center.

University of Kansas Medical Center

University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Occupational Therapy Education
School of Health Professions
3901 Rainbow Blvd / MS2003
Kansas City, KS 66160
OTprogram@kumc.edu

The University of Kansas Medical Center offers an Entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) (83 credits), an Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) (112 credits), a Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), and a Research Doctorate in Therapeutic Science (Ph.D.) (60 credits). Graduate tuition and fees for the occupational therapy program will come out to about $47,292 per year for Kansas residents. Occupational therapy courses are available year-round. The acceptance rate at the University of Kansas Medical Center is not publicly available information.

Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs in Ottawa

Ottawa, Kansas is a small city by the Marais des Cygnes River. There is no information about the average wage for certified occupational therapy assistants in Ottawa, but the average wage for a certified occupational therapist assistant in Kansas is about $24 per hour and $50,482 per year. The only school with an accredited occupational therapy program in Ottawa is the Neosho County Community College, Ottawa Campus.

Neosho County Community College, Ottawa Campus

NCCC Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Health Care
900 East Logan Street
Ottawa, KS 66067
bflett@neosho.edu

Neosho County Community College offers occupational therapy assistant certification (64 credits). The total cost of the course and fees is approximately $14,752. The acceptance rate is close to 100%.

Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs in Topeka

Topeka is the capital of Kansas. There is no information about the average wage for certified occupational therapy assistants in Topeka, but the average wage for a certified occupational therapist assistant in Kansas is about $24 per hour and $50,482 per year. The only school with an accredited occupational therapy program in Topeka is Washburn University.

Washburn University

Allied Health Department — Occupational Therapy
Allied Health
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
allied-health@washburn.edu

Washburn University offers occupational therapy assistant certification. Getting certified as an occupational therapy assistant usually takes about two years. Tuition at Washburn University is about $8,312 for Kansas residents, and the acceptance rate is about 99%.

Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs in Wichita

Wichita is the largest city in Kansas. The average wage for an occupational therapy assistant in Wichita is about $26.95 per hour and $56,056 per year. The only school with an accredited occupational therapy program in Wichita is Newman University.

Newman University

Newman University Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
School of Nursing & Allied Health
3100 W. McCormick
Wichita, Kansas 67213