by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 14 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of occupational therapy. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 738 master's degrees in occupational therapy during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The occupational therapy master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for occupational therapy students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Occupational Therapy Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in occupational therapy.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in occupational therapy has to take a look at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. Located in the small suburb of Durham, UNH is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Tufts University is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in occupational therapy. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Tufts University
Quinnipiac University is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the large suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac University
New England Institute of Technology is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. New England Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of East Greenwich.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from New England Institute of Technology
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in occupational therapy has to check out Bay Path University. Bay Path is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Longmeadow.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Bay Path University
Springfield College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Springfield.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Springfield College
Sacred Heart is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fairfield.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Sacred Heart University
Located in the city of Boston, MCPHS University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
UNE is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized suburb of Biddeford.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of New England
Located in the midsize city of Springfield, AIC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from American International College
Explore the best occupational therapy schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 551 | 394 |
| Connecticut | 313 | 144 |
| Rhode Island | 222 | 41 |
| New Hampshire | 174 | 59 |
| Maine | 146 | 100 |
Occupational Therapy is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 24 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 21 |
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 16 |
| Art Therapy | 13 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 8 |
| Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist | 2 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 1 |
