by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Occupational Therapy Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 170 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. 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 complete 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.
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 Illinois 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 Illinois at Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. UIC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. CSU is a small public university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Chicago State University
It is difficult to beat Governors State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in occupational therapy. GSU is a small public university located in the rural area of University Park.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Governors State University
Elmhurst University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. Elmhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Elmhurst.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Elmhurst University
Located in the midsize city of Naperville, North Central is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from North Central College
Located in the suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Lewis University
Explore all the Best Occupational Therapy Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
Occupational Therapy is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Therapy | 88 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 48 |
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 12 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 10 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 4 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 3 |
