by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for occupational therapy students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 261 bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The occupational therapy bachelor'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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 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 schools for occupational therapy students working on their bachelor'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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy needs to check out University at Buffalo. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in occupational therapy from University at Buffalo
It is hard to beat Ithaca College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the small suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in occupational therapy from Ithaca College
LIU Post is a good choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. LIU Post is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookville.More information about a bachelor’s in occupational therapy from LIU Post
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy needs to take a look at D'Youville College. D'Youville College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Buffalo.More information about a bachelor’s in occupational therapy from D’Youville College
Keuka College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Keuka Park.More information about a bachelor’s in occupational therapy from Keuka College
Dominican College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Orangeburg.More information about a bachelor’s in occupational therapy from Dominican College of Blauvelt
Explore all the Best Occupational Therapy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 55 |
| Maryland | 370 | 40 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 0 |
| Delaware | 224 | 8 |
One of 16 majors within the Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions area of study, Occupational Therapy has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 71 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 68 |
| Music Therapy | 29 |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 10 |
| Art Therapy | 9 |
