2024 Best Occupational Therapy Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota

Occupational Therapy is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #26 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Occupational Therapy Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 144 master's degrees in occupational therapy to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on occupational therapy students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other occupational therapy students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized occupational therapy related body.

Our complete 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.

More Ways to Rank Occupational Therapy Schools

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 Minnesota.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Occupational Therapy in Minnesota

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for occupational therapy students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Minnesota Schools for a Master's in Occupational Therapy

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

46 Annual Graduates

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 large 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

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The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

33 Annual Graduates

The College of Saint Scholastica is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the 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

2

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

65 Annual Graduates

St Catherine University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in occupational therapy from St Catherine University

Best Occupational Therapy Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Occupational Therapy Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Missouri	361	255
Iowa	298	23
Kansas	254	41
Nebraska	211	65
North Dakota	167	57
South Dakota	130	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Occupational Therapy

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Orthotist/Prosthetist	25
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling	22
Music Therapy	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Barbara E. Carver. More about our data sources and methodologies.