by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for occupational therapist assistant students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 130 associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant to qualified students.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant.
It's hard to beat Cabarrus College of Health Sciences if you wish to pursue an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. 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
Central Piedmont Community College is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Central Piedmont Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Charlotte.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Central Piedmont Community College
Durham Technical Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the large city of Durham, Durham Technical Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Durham Technical Community College
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the city of Asheville, A-B Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Pitt Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Winterville.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Pitt Community College
Located in the town of Sylva, Southwestern Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Southwestern Community College
CFCC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Wilmington.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Cape Fear Community College
Located in the midsize suburb of Salisbury, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Explore all the Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 55 |
| Florida | 232 | 428 |
| Georgia | 217 | 72 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 23 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 149 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 94 |
| Virginia | 158 | 174 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 44 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 67 |
| Alabama | 109 | 56 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 72 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 388 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 184 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 55 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | 32 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 6 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 2 |
