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2027 Best Occupational Therapy/Therapist Schools in the Great Lakes Region

41 Colleges in the United States
1,349 Occupational Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
$62,195 Avg Early-Career Salary

Occupational Therapy/Therapist is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 41 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools.

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Best Schools for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the occupational therapy/therapist degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Occupational Therapy/Therapist

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Midwestern University Downers Grove tops our 2027 ranking of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Set in the city of Downers Grove, Midwestern University Downers Grove is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 38 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Midwestern University Downers Grove in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Midwestern University Downers Grove generally make around $76,040. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Midwestern University Downers Grove

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North Central College
Naperville, IL

North Central College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in occupational therapy/therapist, landing the #2 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Naperville. North Central College graduates 64% of students within six years. North Central College awarded about 35 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of North Central College earn a median of $46,247 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,699. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from North Central College

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the top schools for occupational therapy/therapist. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 27 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $56,485 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $23,982 in student loans. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Illinois At Chicago is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in occupational therapy/therapist, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public institution. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates 62% of students within six years. University Of Illinois At Chicago awarded about 41 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Chicago generally make around $59,408. Typical student debt for the program is $16,666. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from University Of Illinois At Chicago

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Students looking for a strong occupational therapy/therapist program will find one at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse, which ranked #5. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public school located in the city of La Crosse. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates 71% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse awarded about 24 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn a median of $61,039 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates carry a median of $21,374 in student loans. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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Western Michigan University placed #6 among the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. This large public university is located in the city of Kalamazoo. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 69 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Western Michigan University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Western Michigan University earn around $60,669 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,668 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from Western Michigan University

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University placed #7 among the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Marquette University graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Marquette University in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Marquette University earn a median of $74,469 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,122. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at Marquette University

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Concordia University Wisconsin earned the #8 position for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Set in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Concordia University Wisconsin graduates 69% of students within six years. About 65 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Concordia University Wisconsin in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Concordia University Wisconsin generally make around $72,716. Concordia University Wisconsin graduates carry a median of $21,875 in student loans. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from Concordia University Wisconsin

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Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 47 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $70,332 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,053. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Ohio State University Main Campus

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earned the #10 position for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 46 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn a median of $55,713 early in their careers. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates carry a median of $22,937 in student loans. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Carroll University earned the #11 position for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Set in the city of Waukesha, Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Carroll University graduates 71% of students within six years. About 25 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Carroll University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Carroll University generally make around $71,185. Students borrow a median of $26,904 to complete this degree. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Carroll University

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University landed the #12 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Saginaw Valley State University awarded about 58 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Saginaw Valley State University earn around $60,685 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from Saginaw Valley State University

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Kettering College
Kettering, OH

Kettering College came in at #13 for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Located in the city of Kettering, Kettering College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Kettering College awarded about 24 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Kettering College earn a median of $68,489 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $32,543. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at Kettering College

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University Of Toledo earned the #14 position for occupational therapy/therapist this year. This large public university is located in the city of Toledo. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at University Of Toledo in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from University Of Toledo generally make around $55,685. Students borrow a median of $24,875 to complete this degree. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for University Of Toledo

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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Lewis University came in at #15 for occupational therapy/therapist this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Romeoville. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 23 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Lewis University in the most recent year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Lewis University earn around $55,718 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,838. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Lewis University

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Grand Valley State University landed the #16 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Set in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 60 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Grand Valley State University earn around $65,197 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at Grand Valley State University

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Rush University
Chicago, IL

Rush University came in at #17 for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Rush University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 33 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Rush University in the most recent year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $78,532 in their early career. Rush University graduates carry a median of $31,206 in student loans. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Rush University

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Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Huntington University came in at #18 for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Huntington University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Huntington. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Huntington University awarded about 47 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Huntington University generally make around $67,834. Huntington University graduates carry a median of $28,332 in student loans. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from Huntington University

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University Of Southern Indiana came in at #19 for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Set in the suburb of Evansville, University Of Southern Indiana is a large public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Indiana in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from University Of Southern Indiana earn around $64,181 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,999. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for University Of Southern Indiana

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Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst College placed #20 among the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Located in the suburb of Elmhurst, Elmhurst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Elmhurst College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Elmhurst College earn around $65,792 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,400 to complete this degree. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Elmhurst College

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Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Muskingum University came in at #21 for occupational therapy/therapist this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of New Concord. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Muskingum University awarded about 34 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Muskingum University earn around $39,918 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,932. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from Muskingum University

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Walsh University
North Canton, OH

Walsh University earned the #22 position for occupational therapy/therapist this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of North Canton. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 36 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Walsh University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Walsh University generally make around $69,911. Typical student debt for the program is $28,064. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Walsh University

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University Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

University Of Indianapolis ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, University Of Indianapolis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. University Of Indianapolis awarded about 54 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from University Of Indianapolis generally make around $70,588. University Of Indianapolis graduates carry a median of $26,699 in student loans. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for University Of Indianapolis

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The University Of Findlay landed the #24 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Located in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at The University Of Findlay in the most recent year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from The University Of Findlay earn around $76,841 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,759 to complete this degree. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for The University Of Findlay

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Indiana Wesleyan University placed #25 among the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Marion. Indiana Wesleyan University graduates 66% of students within six years. About 10 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Indiana Wesleyan University in the most recent year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Indiana Wesleyan University earn around $48,109 in the first couple years of their career. Indiana Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $25,606 in student loans. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at Indiana Wesleyan University

Rest of the Top 41 Occupational Therapy/Therapist Schools

These schools also placed among the best for occupational therapy/therapist this year:

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
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Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH
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Depaul University
Chicago, IL
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Governors State University
University Park, IL
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Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
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Mount Mary College
Milwaukee, WI
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 41 schools evaluated.

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