by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of occupational therapy. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 267 master's degrees in occupational therapy during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of occupational therapy for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality occupational therapy program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 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 Florida ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in occupational therapy.
Nova Southeastern University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Nova Southeastern University
Florida International University is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Florida International University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in occupational therapy needs to check out Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Florida Gulf Coast University is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, FGCU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Florida Gulf Coast University
Located in the suburb of Miami, Barry University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Barry University
Located in the city of Orlando, AHU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from AdventHealth University
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida A&M University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Explore all the Best Occupational Therapy Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 370 | 134 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 180 |
| Virginia | 331 | 147 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 138 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 183 |
| Alabama | 258 | 143 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 91 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 0 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 38 |
One of 16 majors within the Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions area of study, Occupational Therapy has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 36 |
| Art Therapy | 15 |
| Music Therapy | 13 |
