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2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

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In 2020-2021, 9,958 people earned their degree in occupational therapy/therapist, making the major the 83rd most popular in the United States.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 2,505 occupational therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 258 occupational therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $77,076 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered a degree in occupational therapy/therapist. That schools that top this list have a program in occupational therapy/therapist in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree occupational therapy students.

Top 20 Most Focused Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Occupational Therapy in the Middle Atlantic Region

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University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Out of the 20 schools in the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of the Sciences landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 45 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s occupational therapy students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of the Sciences Occupational Therapy Report

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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chatham University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees to 32 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Chatham University Occupational Therapy Report

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Gannon University
Erie, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Gannon University. The school came in at #3 for the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. This small school is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 40 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Gannon University

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Misericordia University
Dallas, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Misericordia University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Misericordia University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Dallas, Pennsylvania. It awarded 8 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Misericordia University

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Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thomas Jefferson University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 29 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Occupational Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 55 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Pitt

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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia

Howard University ranked #7 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s occupational therapy students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Howard

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duquesne University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Duquesne University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 7 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Duquesne Occupational Therapy Report

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Salus University
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

Salus University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #9. Salus University is a small school located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania that handed out 1 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Salus University Occupational Therapy Report

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #10. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees to 21 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full NYU Occupational Therapy Report

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Towson University
Towson, Maryland

With a ranking of #11, Towson University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Towson University is a public institution located in Towson, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Towson

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full GWU Occupational Therapy Report

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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University ranked #13 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Temple is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Temple Occupational Therapy Report

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Columbia University in the City of New York ranked #14 on this year’s Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s occupational therapy students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Occupational Therapy Report

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Kean University
Union, New Jersey

With a ranking of #15, Kean University did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Kean is a public institution located in Union, New Jersey. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 36 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Kean

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #15, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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University of Scranton
Scranton, Pennsylvania

University of Scranton came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 56 degrees to qualified doctorate’s occupational therapy students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Occupational Therapy at University of Scranton

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New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, New York

New York Institute of Technology landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Old Westbury, New York, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 38 degrees to qualified doctorate’s occupational therapy students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at New York Institute of Technology

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Notre Dame of Maryland University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Occupational Therapy at NDMU

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Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Elizabethtown College did quite well in the 2023 Schools for a Doctorate Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #15. Etown is a private not-for-profit institution located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 47 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Read more about Occupational Therapy at Etown

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