by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Occupational Therapy Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 955 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 schools for occupational therapy students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Occupational Therapy Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for occupational therapy students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Southern California is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing 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
It is hard to beat Loma Linda University if you wish to pursue 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
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in occupational therapy. USAHS is a moderately-sized private for-profit university located in the suburb of San Marcos.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in occupational therapy. West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is a fairly small private for-profit university located in the large 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 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 large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
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
Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of Puget Sound
Touro University Nevada is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Henderson.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Touro University Nevada
San Jose State is a very large public university located in the city of San Jose.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from San Jose State University
Explore the best occupational therapy colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 675 | 839 |
| Washington | 402 | 100 |
| Oregon | 291 | 0 |
| Nevada | 126 | 16 |
Occupational Therapy is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 75 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 28 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 18 |
| Art Therapy | 13 |
| Music Therapy | 5 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 1 |
