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2024 Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools

180 Colleges in the United States
4,759 Associate Degrees
Occupational Therapist Assistant is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #32 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 180 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of occupational therapist assistant. Combined, these schools handed out 4,759 associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Occupational Therapist Assistant School for Your Associate Degree

Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools The occupational therapist assistant associate 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:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

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 therapist assistant students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Occupational Therapist Assistant in the United States

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for occupational therapist assistant students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools for an Associate in Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Annual Graduates

Houston Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Houston Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
279 Annual Graduates

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

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Fox College
Tinley Park, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Annual Graduates

Fox College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the large suburb of Tinley Park, Fox College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Fox College

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
296 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat St Catherine University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the city of Saint Paul, St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from St Catherine University

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South College
Knoxville, TN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
21 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from South College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19 Annual Graduates

Delaware Tech is a large public college located in the small city of Dover.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Delaware Technical Community College - Terry

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Central Penn College
Summerdale, PA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
28 Annual Graduates

Central Penn is a small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Summerdale.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Central Penn College

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Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Sinclair Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Rutgers University - New Brunswick

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Santa Ana, SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Santa Ana College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Annual Graduates

ISU is a large public university located in the city of Pocatello.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Idaho State University

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Annual Graduates

North Harris Montgomery is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Lone Star College System

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Western Technical College

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
24 Annual Graduates

DMC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Corpus Christi.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Del Mar College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

LWTech is a small public school located in the large suburb of Kirkland.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Lake Washington Institute of Technology

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
24 Annual Graduates

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Concord.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
28 Annual Graduates

A-State is a large public university located in the small city of Jonesboro.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Arkansas State University - Main Campus

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Florida State College at Jacksonville

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Radford University
Radford, VA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19 Annual Graduates

Radford is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Radford.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Radford University

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Trident Technical College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Lake Area Technical Institute

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
22 Annual Graduates

Central Piedmont Community College is a large public college located in the city of Charlotte.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Central Piedmont Community College

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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from LaGuardia Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

San Jacinto College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Pasadena.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from San Jacinto Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Wallace State Community College, Hanceville

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Occupational Therapist Assistant students that almost earned our Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
28 Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA
29 Austin Community College District Austin, TX
30 Macomb Community College Warren, MI
31 Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, MA
32 South Texas College McAllen, TX
33 North Shore Community College Danvers, MA
34 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
34 Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, GA
35 Panola College Carthage, TX
36 Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI

Occupational Therapist Assistant by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
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Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
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One of 14 majors within the Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services area of study, Occupational Therapist Assistant has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physical Therapy Assistant 7,109
Medical/Clinical Assistant 6,360
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 1,136
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 390
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 338
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant 275
Radiologist Assistant 104
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 97
Anesthesiologist Assistant 81
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 24

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