by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for occupational therapy students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 351 doctor's degrees in occupational therapy to qualified students.
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The occupational therapy doctor's 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good 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 for a Doctor's Degree 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 therapy students working on their doctor's degree.
The occupational therapy 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 Therapy Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in occupational therapy.
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in occupational therapy has to check out Medical University of South Carolina. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, MUSC is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from Medical University of South Carolina
University of Florida is a great choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from University of Florida
It's hard to beat Shenandoah University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Shenandoah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Winchester.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from Shenandoah University
It's hard to beat Belmont University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Belmont is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from Belmont University
NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from Nova Southeastern University
Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University
Ole Miss is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of University.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from University of Mississippi
UCA is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Conway.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from University of Central Arkansas
Located in the small city of Gainesville, Brenau is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from Brenau University
Explore the best occupational therapy colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 217 | 57 |
| North Carolina | 190 | 1 |
| Georgia | 190 | 5 |
| Virginia | 182 | 81 |
| Mississippi | 154 | 32 |
| Tennessee | 150 | 62 |
| Louisiana | 146 | 0 |
| Alabama | 139 | 7 |
| South Carolina | 135 | 12 |
| Kentucky | 119 | 20 |
| Arkansas | 74 | 74 |
Occupational Therapy is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 2,747 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 18 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 14 |
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 11 |
