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2024 Best Occupational Therapy Schools in Massachusetts

10 Colleges in Massachusetts
644 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in occupational therapy, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #83 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Occupational Therapy Schools in Massachusetts ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 644 degrees in occupational therapy during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Occupational Therapy School

Best Occupational Therapy Schools in Massachusetts Your choice of occupational therapy school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Occupational Therapy School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Occupational Therapy Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Occupational Therapy
Master's Degrees in Occupational Therapy
Doctor's Degrees in Occupational Therapy

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Occupational Therapy Schools in Massachusetts list to help you make the college decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Occupational Therapy in Massachusetts

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

10 Top Massachusetts Schools in Occupational Therapy

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Boston University
Boston, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MA
73 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

Boston University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in occupational therapy. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 73 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Boston University

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Tufts University
Medford, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MA
49 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Tufts University if you wish to pursue a degree in occupational therapy. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.

There were about 49 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Tufts University

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MA
41 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

MGH Institute of Health Professions is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in occupational therapy. MGH Institute of Health Professions is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

There were about 41 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at MGH Institute of Health Professions in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions

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Springfield College
Springfield, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MA
63 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

Springfield College is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in occupational therapy. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 39th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 63 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Springfield College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Springfield College

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Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA
177 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Longmeadow, Bay Path is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #723 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Bay Path is a great university overall.

There were about 177 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Bay Path in the most recent data year.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MA
45 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

MCPHS University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the city of Boston.

There were approximately 45 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at MCPHS University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA
78 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

AIC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Springfield. This college ranks 48th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 78 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at AIC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from American International College

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MA

Salem State is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Salem. This university ranks 37th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 24 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Salem State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Salem State University

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Regis College
Weston, MA

Located in the suburb of Weston, Regis College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Regis College

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MA
66 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Worcester State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 40th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 66 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Worcester State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Worcester State University

Best Occupational Therapy Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Occupational Therapy Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 538 149
Rhode Island 436 45
Maine 396 100
New Hampshire 395 98

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One of 16 majors within the Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions area of study, Occupational Therapy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physical Therapy/Therapist 492
Rehabilitation Science 130
Art Therapy 51
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 43
Music Therapy 38
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling 22
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist 8
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 5
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General 1

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