by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 42 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Occupational Therapy Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,778 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
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 Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in occupational therapy.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Columbia University in the City of New York
New York University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. 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
Thomas Jefferson University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the 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
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in occupational therapy needs to look into University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in occupational therapy has to look into Duquesne University. 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
Salus University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Elkins Park.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Salus University
University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Scranton.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of Scranton
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Temple University
SUNY Downstate is a small public university located in the city of Brooklyn.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Located in the suburb of Elizabethtown, Etown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Elizabethtown College
Explore the best occupational therapy colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 811 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 651 |
| Maryland | 363 | 112 |
| New Jersey | 346 | 123 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 51 |
| Delaware | 151 | 30 |
Occupational Therapy is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Therapy | 183 |
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 148 |
| Music Therapy | 70 |
| Dance Therapy | 47 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 47 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 42 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 24 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 22 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 15 |
