by our College Data Analytics TeamOccupational Therapist Assistant degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools to find the best for occupational therapist assistant students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall occupational therapist assistant education in the Far Western Region.
Leading the list is Green River Community College, our #1 school for occupational therapist assistant. Green River Community College is a large public school located in the city of Auburn. About 14 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at Green River Community College in the most recent year. Read more about the occupational therapist assistant program at Green River Community College
Bates Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in occupational therapist assistant, ranking #2. Bates Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Tacoma. There were roughly 11 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Bates Technical College in the most recent data year. Read more about the occupational therapist assistant program at Bates Technical College
Students looking for a strong occupational therapist assistant program will find one at Sacramento City College, which ranked #3. Sacramento City College is a very large public school located in the city of Sacramento. About 19 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at Sacramento City College in the most recent year. Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates of Sacramento City College earn a median of $48,969 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,008 to complete this degree. Read more about the occupational therapist assistant program at Sacramento City College
Students looking for a strong occupational therapist assistant program will find one at Grossmont College, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a very large public university. There were roughly 19 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Grossmont College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in occupational therapist assistant from Grossmont College
Students looking for a strong occupational therapist assistant program will find one at Santa Ana College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public university. Santa Ana College awarded about 77 occupational therapist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapist assistant degree recipients from Santa Ana College generally make around $28,444. Typical student debt for the program is $12,368. Read more about the occupational therapist assistant program at Santa Ana College
Linn Benton Community College came in at #6 for occupational therapist assistant this year. Linn Benton Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Albany. About 13 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at Linn Benton Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapist assistant degree recipients from Linn Benton Community College generally make around $37,152. Students borrow a median of $17,321 to complete this degree. Read more about the occupational therapist assistant program at Linn Benton Community College
Clovis Community College Fresno ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best occupational therapist assistant schools. This large public university is located in the city of Fresno. About 13 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at Clovis Community College Fresno in the most recent year. More information about a degree in occupational therapist assistant from Clovis Community College Fresno
Cbd College earned the #8 position for occupational therapist assistant this year. Cbd College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. There were roughly 46 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Cbd College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapist assistant program make about $41,319 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,800 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in occupational therapist assistant from Cbd College
Pima Medical Institute San Marcos placed #9 among the best occupational therapist assistant schools. Set in the suburb of San Marcos, Pima Medical Institute San Marcos is a small private for-profit institution. Pima Medical Institute San Marcos awarded about 13 occupational therapist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapist Assistant graduates of Pima Medical Institute San Marcos earn a median of $38,045 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,375. See the full occupational therapist assistant program report for Pima Medical Institute San Marcos
Pima Medical Institute Las Vegas earned the #10 position for occupational therapist assistant this year. Pima Medical Institute Las Vegas is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Las Vegas. About 30 occupational therapist assistant degrees were awarded at Pima Medical Institute Las Vegas in the most recent year. Students who receive their occupational therapist assistant degree from Pima Medical Institute Las Vegas earn around $38,045 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,375. Read more about the occupational therapist assistant program at Pima Medical Institute Las Vegas
American Career College Anaheim earned the #11 position for occupational therapist assistant this year. American Career College Anaheim is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Anaheim. There were roughly 32 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at American Career College Anaheim in the most recent data 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
Stanbridge College landed the #12 spot for occupational therapist assistant this year. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of Irvine. About 16 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. Stanbridge College graduates carry a median of $30,764 in student loans. More information about a degree in occupational therapist assistant from Stanbridge College
Platt College Anaheim landed the #13 spot for occupational therapist assistant this year. Located in the city of Anaheim, Platt College Anaheim is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 17 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Platt College Anaheim in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapist assistant degree from Platt College Anaheim earn around $26,326 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,229 to complete this degree. Get the full occupational therapist assistant details for Platt College Anaheim
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
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