by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 152 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of occupational therapy. Combined, these schools handed out 7,040 master's degrees in occupational therapy to qualified students.
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The occupational therapy master'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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master'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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for occupational therapy students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Occupational Therapy Master's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for occupational therapy students seeking a a master's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It's hard to beat University of Southern California if you wish to pursue a master's degree in occupational therapy. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of Southern California
Loma Linda University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the large suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Loma Linda University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in occupational therapy needs to take a look at The University of Texas Medical Branch. Located in the town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch
It is difficult to beat University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences if you wish to pursue a master's degree in occupational therapy. USAHS is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the large suburb of San Marcos.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
It's hard to beat Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center if you want to pursue a master's degree in occupational therapy. TTUHSC is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Lubbock.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is a fairly small private for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies
Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Columbia University in the City of New York
Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from New York University
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Thomas Jefferson University
Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Duquesne University
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Shenandoah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winchester.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Shenandoah University
Salus University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Elkins Park.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Salus University
Located in the large suburb of Glendale, Midwestern University - Glendale is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Midwestern University - Glendale
Located in the remote town of Kirksville, A T Still University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from A T Still University of Health Sciences
Located in the large city of Oakland, Samuel Merritt University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Samuel Merritt University
Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Tufts University
U of U is a very large public university located in the city of Salt Lake City.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of Utah
SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Saint Louis University
Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
UTHSC is a small public university located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center
Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, TWU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Texas Woman’s University
Located in the small city of San Rafael, DUofC is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Dominican University of California
Here are some additional great schools for Occupational Therapy students that almost earned our Best Occupational Therapy Master's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Mount Mary University | Milwaukee, WI |
| 27 | University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS |
| 27 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC |
| 28 | University of New Hampshire - Main Campus | Durham, NH |
| 29 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL |
| 30 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI |
| 23 | University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA |
| 24 | University of Scranton | Scranton, PA |
| 25 | Temple University | Philadelphia, PA |
View the Best Occupational Therapy Master's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
Occupational Therapy is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 713 |
| Art Therapy | 454 |
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 274 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 214 |
| Music Therapy | 143 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 91 |
| Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering | 66 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 49 |
| Dance Therapy | 47 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 41 |
