Best Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs in Wisconsin (2026)

Quick answer: Occupational therapy assistants in Wisconsin earn a median of $59,960 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited occupational therapy assistant schools in Wisconsin with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

Several training options serve occupational therapy assistant students in Wisconsin, from short certificates to longer hands-on programs. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $59,960 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Wisconsin Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$59,960BLS OEWS, May 2025
Wisconsin pay range (10th to 90th percentile)$44,620 to $72,940BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top-paying Wisconsin metro for this fieldMilwaukee, WI, $62,440BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)+19.2% growth, about 7,200 openings per yearBLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
State employment1,050 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Wisconsin location quotient1.08BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Wisconsin figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 12 schools within 84 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 12 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 44.8 miles away BOC Score 86.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 89.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 1073
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $78,974 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 44.0 miles away BOC Score 75.3
Tuition $51,170 - $66,768
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 81.3%
  • Graduation rate: 81.7%
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 471
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $80,228 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI 60.8 miles away BOC Score 67.6
Tuition $5,040 - $16,862
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 63.1%
  • Programs offered: 96
  • Annual completions: 4301
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $55,857 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI 39.8 miles away BOC Score 59.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 27.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 120
  • Annual completions: 4231
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $55,207 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI 35.2 miles away BOC Score 59.0
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 70.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 161
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $66,639 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, IL 83.7 miles away BOC Score 58.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 38.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 965
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $47,580 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Edgewood College

Madison, WI 46.1 miles away BOC Score 56.0
Tuition $35,860 - $50,903
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 75.7%
  • Graduation rate: 64.0%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 21
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $68,625 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 44.8 miles away BOC Score 55.0
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  • Completion rate: 50.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 831
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $62,480 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, WI 44.6 miles away BOC Score 52.5
Tuition $5,184 - $17,359
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 24.6%
  • Programs offered: 128
  • Annual completions: 3894
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,346 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI 38.8 miles away BOC Score 48.5
Tuition $35,420 - $49,270
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 62.3%
  • Graduation rate: 50.4%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 111
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,418 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#11

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 39.8 miles away BOC Score 47.7
Tuition $35,470 - $53,315
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 78.2%
  • Graduation rate: 66.3%
  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 362
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $63,361 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#12

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa, WI 39.3 miles away BOC Score 22.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 21.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 217
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $43,374 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Occupational Therapy Assistant Pay and Job Outlook

Annual Wage by Percentile, United States - Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational Therapy Assistants annual wage percentiles, BLS OEWS May 2025P10 $51490, P25 $61710, P50 $72300, P75 $79160, P90 $89780.10th$51,49025th$61,71050th (median)$72,30075th$79,16090th$89,780
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
Occupational Therapy Assistants annual wage percentiles
PercentileAnnual wage
10th$51,490
25th$61,710
50th (median)$72,300
75th$79,160
90th$89,780
Projected employment growth, United States, Occupational Therapy Assistants, 2024-2034
Occupational Therapy Assistants employment 2024 vs 2034 projection, BLS Employment Projections2024 employment 49200; 2034 projected employment 58700; percent change +19.2%.202449,200 jobs2034 (proj.)58,700 jobsChange: +19.2%
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Occupational Therapy Assistants employment projection 2024 to 2034
YearEmployment
202449,200
2034 projected58,700
Percent change+19.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does occupational therapy assistant training take in Wisconsin?

Occupational therapy assistant certificate programs in Wisconsin typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How much do occupational therapy assistants earn in Wisconsin?

According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), occupational therapy assistants in Wisconsin earned a median annual wage of approximately $59,960. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $44,620 to $72,940 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

How many occupational therapy assistant schools are in Wisconsin?

The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.


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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)