by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in the Plains States Region 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 585 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 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 the Plains States Region 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.
A T Still University of Health Sciences is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the town of Kirksville, A T Still University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from A T Still University of Health Sciences
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Saint Louis University is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in occupational therapy. SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Saint Louis University
It is hard to beat University of Kansas if you wish to pursue a master's degree in occupational therapy. KU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of Kansas
It's hard to beat Rockhurst University if you want to pursue a master's degree in occupational therapy. Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Rockhurst University
College of Saint Mary 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 Omaha, Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from College of Saint Mary
It's difficult to beat University of North Dakota if you wish to pursue a master's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from University of North Dakota
Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Maryville University of Saint Louis
Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Omaha.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from Creighton University
Located in the small city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from The College of Saint Scholastica
Explore the best occupational therapy schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 361 | 255 |
| Minnesota | 355 | 144 |
| Iowa | 298 | 23 |
| Kansas | 254 | 41 |
| Nebraska | 211 | 65 |
| North Dakota | 167 | 57 |
| South Dakota | 130 | 0 |
Occupational Therapy is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 33 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 25 |
| Art Therapy | 11 |
| Music Therapy | 11 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 7 |
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 2 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 1 |
