2026 Best Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their pre-occupational therapy studies programs.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best pre-occupational therapy studies schools.

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• Best Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best Schools for Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall pre-occupational therapy studies education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies

1

Nazareth College
Rochester, NY

17 Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies Degrees Awarded

$44,626 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Nazareth College the best school in the country for a degree in pre-occupational therapy studies. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Nazareth College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 73% of students finish within six years. About 17 pre-occupational therapy studies degrees were awarded at Nazareth College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pre-occupational therapy studies degree recipients from Nazareth College generally make around $44,626. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full pre-occupational therapy studies details for Nazareth College

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Gwynedd Mercy College
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies Degrees Awarded

$65,243 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong pre-occupational therapy studies program will find one at Gwynedd Mercy College, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Gwynedd Valley, Gwynedd Mercy College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 pre-occupational therapy studies students who graduated with this degree at Gwynedd Mercy College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-occupational therapy studies degree recipients from Gwynedd Mercy College generally make around $65,243. Typical student debt for the program is $29,764. Read more about the pre-occupational therapy studies program at Gwynedd Mercy College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.