by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Occupational Therapy Master's Degree Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 839 master's degrees in occupational therapy during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Occupational Therapy Master's Degree Schools in California list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in occupational therapy.
University of Southern California is a wonderful decision 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's 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 wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in occupational therapy. USAHS is a medium-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 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 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 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
San Jose State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of San Jose.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from San Jose State University
CSUDH is a fairly large public university located in the city of Carson.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from California State University - Dominguez Hills
Located in the city of Irvine, Stanbridge is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Stanbridge University
Explore all the Best Occupational Therapy Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 57 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 18 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 17 |
| Music Therapy | 5 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 1 |
