by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 25 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 673 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 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 complete 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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college 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 is hard to beat St Catherine University if you want to pursue an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the large 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
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant needs to check out Lake Area Technical Institute. 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
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant has to check out Central Community College. Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Central Community College
Kirkwood Community College is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Kirkwood Community College
Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Washburn University
Located in the suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Anoka Technical College
North Dakota State College of Science is a small public college located in the town of Wahpeton.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from North Dakota State College of Science
Located in the remote town of Thief River Falls, Northland Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Northland Community and Technical College
Located in the town of Chanute, Neosho County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Neosho County Community College
Located in the suburb of St. Louis Park, Herzing University - Minneapolis is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Herzing University - Minneapolis
Explore the best occupational therapist assistant colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 299 | 337 |
| Kansas | 275 | 70 |
| Missouri | 210 | 144 |
| Iowa | 200 | 73 |
| Nebraska | 163 | 29 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 14 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 6 |
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 | 570 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 197 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 32 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | 21 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 2 |
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 1 |
