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2027 Best Occupational Therapy/Therapist Schools in Massachusetts

11 Colleges in the United States
489 Occupational Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
$68,799 Avg Early-Career Salary

Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools to find the best for occupational therapy/therapist students.

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Best Schools for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in Massachusetts

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall occupational therapy/therapist education in Massachusetts.

Top Schools in Occupational Therapy/Therapist

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

No school ranked higher than Tufts University this year for occupational therapy/therapist. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 49 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Tufts University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Tufts University earn around $69,543 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,074. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Tufts University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

A rank of #2 makes Boston University one of the top schools for occupational therapy/therapist. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. About 72 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $56,694 in their early career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at Boston University

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Students looking for a strong occupational therapy/therapist program will find one at Mgh Institute Of Health Professions, which ranked #3. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Mgh Institute Of Health Professions awarded about 42 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Mgh Institute Of Health Professions generally make around $92,927. Typical student debt for the program is $32,000. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from Mgh Institute Of Health Professions

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Students looking for a strong occupational therapy/therapist program will find one at Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences, which ranked #4. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences awarded about 61 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $68,500 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,056 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences

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Students looking for a strong occupational therapy/therapist program will find one at Worcester State University, which ranked #5. Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester. About 62% of students finish within six years. Worcester State University awarded about 46 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of $45,297 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Worcester State University

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Western New England University landed the #6 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Western New England University in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Western New England University earn a median of $64,056 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,520 to complete this degree. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Western New England University

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Regis College
Weston, MA

Regis College came in at #7 for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Regis College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Weston. Regis College graduates 71% of students within six years. Regis College awarded about 21 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $69,483 in their early career. Regis College graduates carry a median of $27,441 in student loans. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Regis College

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Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Springfield College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 74% of students finish within six years. Springfield College awarded about 49 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Springfield College earn a median of $73,045 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Springfield College

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Bay Path College
Longmeadow, MA

Bay Path College placed #9 among the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Bay Path College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Longmeadow. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 66 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Bay Path College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $76,560 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,811. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at Bay Path College

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Salem State University earned the #10 position for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Salem State University awarded about 29 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $66,865 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,176 to complete this degree. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Salem State University

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American International College earned the #11 position for occupational therapy/therapist this year. American International College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 24 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at American International College in the most recent year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from American International College earn around $73,818 in the first couple years of their career. American International College graduates carry a median of $30,390 in student loans. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for American International College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

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