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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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![]() Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN At Concordia University-Saint Paul, the three most popular college majors...view more | 100 | 75% | 7 | 1,110 - 1,310 | $17,989 | $59,510 | ||
![]() Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 479 degrees to those studying...view more | 40 | 70% | 1 | 1,000 - 1,190 | $15,734 | $57,877 |
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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 8 Orthotist/Prosthetist degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 38% percent and women make up 63% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Minnesota has more students graduating with a degree in Orthotist/Prosthetist than any other state? In fact, Minnesota granted 7 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Orthotist/Prosthetist is $38,300.
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.
These are the highest paying careers for Orthotist/Prosthetist majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,620 | 4,356 | 41,785 | 49,767 | 19% | |
Orthotists and Prosthetists | $78,310 | 188 | 2,232 | 2,561 | 15% | |
Medical Appliance Technicians | $47,060 | 322 | 2,672 | 2,753 | 3% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Orthotist/Prosthetist majors.
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