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#1

#1 Best College for Orthotist/Prosthetist in the U.S.

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 45 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,110–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$30,553

Median Starting Salary

$61,751

#2

#2 Best College for Orthotist/Prosthetist in the U.S.

Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN

At Concordia University-Saint Paul, the three most popular college majors students study are Nursing Practice, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$17,989

Median Starting Salary

$59,510

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Orthotist/Prosthetist

Orthotist/Prosthetist programs prepare individuals, in consultation with physicians and other therapists, to design and fit orthoses for patients with disabling conditions of the limbs and/or spine, and prostheses for patients who have partial or total absence of a limb or significant superficial deformity. Includes instruction in biomechanics, gait analysis, pathomechanics, kinesiology, pathology, neuroanatomy, materials science, diagnostic imaging, patient analysis and measurement, impression taking, model rectification, assistive/restorative technology and engineering applications, product finishing, diagnostic and definitive fitting and alignment, power devices, postoperative management, and patient counseling and follow-up.

Of the 14 Orthotist/Prosthetist degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 29% percent and women make up 71% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Connecticut has more students graduating with a degree in Orthotist/Prosthetist than any other state? In fact, Connecticut granted 7 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Orthotist/Prosthetist is $38,300.

Popularity of Orthotist/Prosthetist Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying careers for Orthotist/Prosthetist majors include Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Orthotists and Prosthetists and Medical Appliance Technicians. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Orthotist/Prosthetist can prepare you for are Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Medical Appliance Technicians and Orthotists and Prosthetists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Orthotist/Prosthetist majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Orthotist/Prosthetist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
14
Female Students
10 (71%)
Male Students
4 (28%)

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