by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of occupational therapist assistant. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 196 associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
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 colleges for occupational therapist assistant students working on their associate 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 Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant.
Springfield Technical Community College is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the city of Springfield, STCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Springfield Technical Community College
New England Institute of Technology is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. New England Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of East Greenwich.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from New England Institute of Technology
River Valley Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the rural area of Claremont, NH Community Technical College - Claremont is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from River Valley Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant needs to look into Quinsigamond Community College. Located in the city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Quinsigamond Community College
It's hard to beat North Shore Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. North Shore Community College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Danvers.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from North Shore Community College
Located in the small city of Warwick, CCRI is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Community College of Rhode Island
Located in the small city of East Hartford, Goodwin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Goodwin College
Located in the suburb of Manchester, MCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Manchester Community College
Located in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Bristol Community College
Explore the best occupational therapist assistant schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 257 | 73 |
| Connecticut | 156 | 56 |
| New Hampshire | 114 | 11 |
| Rhode Island | 101 | 45 |
| Maine | 94 | 11 |
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 | 219 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 172 |
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 28 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 16 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 7 |
