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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region

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Occupational Therapy is the 83rd most popular major in the country with 9,958 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 1,596 occupational therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking, we looked at 42 colleges that offer a degree in occupational therapy/therapist. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their occupational therapy/therapist program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Occupational Therapy in the Great Lakes Region

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Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Out of the 42 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Mount Mary University landed the #1 spot on the list. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s occupational therapy degrees to 101 students 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 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Mount Mary

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Huntington University
Huntington, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Huntington University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Huntington is a small school located in Huntington, Indiana that handed out 48 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% 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%.

Full Huntington Occupational Therapy Report

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Kettering College
Kettering, Ohio

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Kettering College. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region. Kettering College is located in Kettering, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 ’s occupational therapy degrees to qualified students.

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. 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 full report on Occupational Therapy at Kettering College

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Out of the 42 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia University, Wisconsin landed the #4 spot on the list. Concordia University, Wisconsin is located in Mequon, Wisconsin and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 87 ’s occupational therapy degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Concordia University, Wisconsin

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Midwestern University - Downers Grove. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Midwestern University - Downers Grove is a private not-for-profit institution located in Downers Grove, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 52 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Midwestern University - Downers Grove Occupational Therapy Report

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The University of Findlay ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This small school is located in Findlay, Ohio, and it awarded 53 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Occupational Therapy at Findlay

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Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, Ohio

Shawnee State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This small school is located in Portsmouth, Ohio, and it awarded 37 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Shawnee State University Occupational Therapy Report

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Carroll University
Waukesha, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #8, Carroll University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This small school is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and it awarded 43 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Carroll University Occupational Therapy Report

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Baker College
Owosso, Michigan

With a ranking of #9, Baker College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This small school is located in Owosso, Michigan, and it awarded 80 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

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.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Baker College

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North Central College
Naperville, Illinois

North Central College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. North Central College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Naperville, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 36 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Occupational Therapy at North Central College

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Walsh University
North Canton, Ohio

With a ranking of #11, Walsh University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Walsh is a small school located in North Canton, Ohio that handed out 27 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Walsh University

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, Michigan

Saginaw Valley State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in University Center, Michigan, and it awarded 60 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% 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 Saginaw Valley State University

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan

With a ranking of #13, Western Michigan University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. WMU is a fairly large school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan that handed out 177 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Western Michigan University Occupational Therapy Report

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University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana

University of Indianapolis did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #14. This medium-sized school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 45 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of Indianapolis Occupational Therapy Report

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Chicago State University
Chicago, Illinois

With a ranking of #15, Chicago State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Chicago State University is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 14 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at CSU

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Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, Illinois

Elmhurst University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #16. Elmhurst University is a small school located in Elmhurst, Illinois that handed out 24 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Elmhurst Occupational Therapy Report

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Governors State University
University Park, Illinois

Governors State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #17. GSU is located in University Park, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 ’s occupational therapy degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Occupational Therapy at GSU

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio

Xavier University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #18. Xavier University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 39 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full Xavier University Occupational Therapy Report

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Davenport University
Grand Rapids, Michigan

With a ranking of #19, Davenport University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Davenport University is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 ’s occupational therapy degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Davenport University

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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan

Eastern Michigan University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Ypsilanti, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s occupational therapy degrees to 60 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Occupational Therapy at Eastern Michigan

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Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois

Lewis University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #21. Lewis is a medium-sized school located in Romeoville, Illinois that handed out 24 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Lewis

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University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, Indiana

University of Southern Indiana landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. USI is a medium-sized public school situated in Evansville, Indiana. It awarded 30 ’s occupational therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at University of Southern Indiana

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Cleveland State University ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Cleveland, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s occupational therapy degrees to 47 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Cleveland State University

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana

Indiana State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Indiana State University is located in Terre Haute, Indiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 ’s occupational therapy degrees to qualified students.

Full Indiana State Occupational Therapy Report

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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Occupational Therapy Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW - La Crosse is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 ’s occupational therapy degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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 full report on Occupational Therapy at UW - La Crosse

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