by our College Data Analytics TeamOccupational Therapist Assistant programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 18 schools to find the best for occupational therapist assistant students.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the occupational therapist assistant degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Green River Community College the best school in the country for a degree in occupational therapist assistant. Set in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public institution. Green River Community College awarded about 13 occupational therapist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in occupational therapist assistant from Green River Community College
A rank of #2 makes Sacramento City College one of the top schools for occupational therapist assistant. Sacramento City College is a very large public school located in the city of Sacramento. Sacramento City College awarded about 24 occupational therapist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates of Sacramento City College earn a median of $48,969 early in their careers. Sacramento City College graduates carry a median of $15,008 in student loans. See the full occupational therapist assistant program report for Sacramento City College
Students looking for a strong occupational therapist assistant program will find one at Kapiolani Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Honolulu, Kapiolani Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Kapiolani Community College awarded about 11 occupational therapist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates of Kapiolani Community College earn a median of $42,172 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,496 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in occupational therapist assistant from Kapiolani Community College
Santa Ana College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapist assistant schools. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public university. There were roughly 54 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Santa Ana College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapist assistant degree recipients from Santa Ana College generally make around $28,444. Students borrow a median of $12,368 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in occupational therapist assistant from Santa Ana College
Spokane Falls Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in occupational therapist assistant, landing the #5 spot this year. Spokane Falls Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Spokane. Spokane Falls Community College awarded about 13 occupational therapist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates of Spokane Falls Community College earn a median of $47,797 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000. Read more about the occupational therapist assistant program at Spokane Falls Community College
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology placed #6 among the best occupational therapist assistant schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Kirkland. About 12 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at Lake Washington Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their occupational therapist assistant degree from Lake Washington Institute Of Technology earn around $45,385 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,335. See the full occupational therapist assistant program report for Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
Linn Benton Community College came in at #7 for occupational therapist assistant this year. Linn Benton Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Albany. About 11 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at Linn Benton Community College in the most recent year. Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates of Linn Benton Community College earn a median of $37,152 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,321. Read more about the occupational therapist assistant program at Linn Benton Community College
Pima Medical Institute Renton landed the #8 spot for occupational therapist assistant this year. Set in the city of Renton, Pima Medical Institute Renton is a small private for-profit institution. About 18 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at Pima Medical Institute Renton in the most recent year. Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates of Pima Medical Institute Renton earn a median of $38,045 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,375 to complete this degree. See the full occupational therapist assistant program report for Pima Medical Institute Renton
Pima Medical Institute San Marcos placed #9 among the best occupational therapist assistant schools. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, Pima Medical Institute San Marcos is a small private for-profit university. About 27 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at Pima Medical Institute San Marcos in the most recent year. Graduates of the occupational therapist assistant program make about $38,045 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,375 to complete this degree. Get the full occupational therapist assistant details for Pima Medical Institute San Marcos
Stanbridge College came in at #10 for occupational therapist assistant this year. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of Irvine. About 52 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at Stanbridge College in the most recent year. Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates of Stanbridge College earn a median of $50,198 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $30,764. Read more about the occupational therapist assistant program at Stanbridge College
American Career College Anaheim ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapist assistant schools. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of Anaheim. About 32 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at American Career College Anaheim in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapist assistant degree recipients from American Career College Anaheim generally make around $38,881. Students borrow a median of $18,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in occupational therapist assistant from American Career College Anaheim
Cbd College earned the #12 position for occupational therapist assistant this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Cbd College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 61 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at Cbd College in the most recent year. Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates of Cbd College earn a median of $41,319 early in their careers. Cbd College graduates carry a median of $13,800 in student loans. Get the full occupational therapist assistant details for Cbd College
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 18 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.