by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in Virginia 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 174 associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of occupational therapist assistant for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality occupational therapist assistant program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete 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.
The occupational therapist assistant school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools in Virginia.
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.
It's difficult to beat Radford University if you want to pursue an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the suburb of Radford, Radford is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Radford University
It is hard to beat Northern Virginia Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Northern Virginia Community College
Tidewater 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 Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Tidewater Community College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant has to take a look at South University, Virginia Beach. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, South University, Virginia Beach is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from South University, Virginia Beach
Located in the large suburb of Glen Allen, South University, Richmond is a private for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from South University, Richmond
Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, Eastern Virginia Career College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Eastern Virginia Career College
Located in the rural area of Cedar Bluff, Southwest Virginia is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Southwest Virginia Community College
Explore all the Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 55 |
| Florida | 232 | 428 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 130 |
| Georgia | 217 | 72 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 23 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 149 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 94 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 44 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 67 |
| Alabama | 109 | 56 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 72 |
Occupational Therapist Assistant is one of 14 different types of Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 553 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 206 |
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 16 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 7 |
