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#1

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

NHTI-Concord's Community College
Concord, NH

At NHTI-Concord's Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. In fact, NHTI-Concord's Community College grants 61 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$16,221

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#2

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

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

At Century College, only two majors are offered: Orthotist/Prosthetist, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$10,552

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#3

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

Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Oklahoma City, OK

Each year, Francis Tuttle Technology Center grants around 52 degrees to students studying Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$6,903

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#4

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

Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA

At Spokane Falls Community College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, and Information Technology....view more

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$8,679

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

*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 19 Orthotist/Prosthetist degrees granted each year at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level, men make up 26% percent and women make up 74% 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 8 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 Orthotists and Prosthetists, 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 Medical Appliance Technicians, 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
19
Female Students
14 (73%)
Male Students
5 (26%)

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