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2027 Best Occupational Therapy/Therapist Schools in the The Plains States Region

22 Colleges in the United States
943 Occupational Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
$69,573 Avg Early-Career Salary

Occupational Therapy/Therapist programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for occupational therapy/therapist students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall occupational therapy/therapist education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Occupational Therapy/Therapist

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Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 school for occupational therapy/therapist. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 47 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $70,911 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

A rank of #2 makes Rockhurst University one of the top schools for occupational therapy/therapist. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Kansas City. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 32 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Rockhurst University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $71,272 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,111 to complete this degree. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Rockhurst University

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University Of Mary
Bismarck, ND

A rank of #3 makes University Of Mary one of the top schools for occupational therapy/therapist. University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bismarck. About 67% of students finish within six years. University Of Mary awarded about 40 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $62,378 in their early career. University Of Mary graduates carry a median of $26,983 in student loans. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from University Of Mary

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Students looking for a strong occupational therapy/therapist program will find one at University Of Kansas, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. University Of Kansas awarded about 46 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $68,233 in their early career. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for University Of Kansas

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Saint Ambrose University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in occupational therapy/therapist, landing the #5 spot this year. Saint Ambrose University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Davenport. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 32 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Saint Ambrose University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Saint Ambrose University earn around $70,244 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,528. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from Saint Ambrose University

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Saint Louis University Main Campus earned the #6 position for occupational therapy/therapist this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 86 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Saint Louis University Main Campus generally make around $67,636. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,687 in student loans. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at Saint Louis University Main Campus

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University Of North Dakota earned the #7 position for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Located in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public university. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of North Dakota awarded about 45 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $70,781 in their early career. University Of North Dakota graduates carry a median of $25,110 in student loans. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for University Of North Dakota

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University Of Nebraska Medical Center came in at #8 for occupational therapy/therapist this year. University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Omaha. There were roughly 30 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Medical Center in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from University Of Nebraska Medical Center earn around $74,591 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Nebraska Medical Center graduates carry a median of $20,905 in student loans. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at University Of Nebraska Medical Center

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A T Still University Of Health Sciences came in at #9 for occupational therapy/therapist this year. A T Still University Of Health Sciences is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Kirksville. About 33 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at A T Still University Of Health Sciences in the most recent year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of A T Still University Of Health Sciences earn a median of $78,943 early in their careers. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for A T Still University Of Health Sciences

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The College Of Saint Scholastica ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Located in the city of Duluth, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The College Of Saint Scholastica awarded about 66 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of The College Of Saint Scholastica earn a median of $70,043 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,755. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at The College Of Saint Scholastica

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Creighton University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 122 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Creighton University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Creighton University generally make around $72,111. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete this degree. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Creighton University

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College Of Saint Mary earned the #12 position for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Located in the city of Omaha, College Of Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. About 16 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at College Of Saint Mary in the most recent year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from College Of Saint Mary earn around $59,350 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at College Of Saint Mary

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University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #13 for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 98 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $69,385. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from University Of Missouri Columbia

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University Of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS

University Of Saint Mary landed the #14 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Set in the town of Leavenworth, University Of Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. University Of Saint Mary awarded about 10 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from University Of Saint Mary generally make around $71,003. Typical student debt for the program is $27,810. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for University Of Saint Mary

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Allen College
Waterloo, IA

Allen College landed the #15 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Allen College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waterloo. About 16 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Allen College in the most recent year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Allen College earn around $76,852 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at Allen College

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Missouri State University Springfield placed #16 among the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. About 58% of students finish within six years. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 22 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $69,907 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,408. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Missouri State University Springfield

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

St Catherine University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. St Catherine University graduates 61% of students within six years. About 47 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at St Catherine University in the most recent year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $65,228 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,883 to complete this degree. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at St Catherine University

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis placed #18 among the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 35 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $68,177 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete this degree. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health earned the #19 position for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Set in the city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health in the most recent year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $66,597 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,121. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health

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University Of South Dakota placed #20 among the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Located in the town of Vermillion, University Of South Dakota is a large public university. University Of South Dakota graduates 60% of students within six years. University Of South Dakota awarded about 23 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of University Of South Dakota earn a median of $69,059 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,322. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for University Of South Dakota

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Set in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. About 54 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Drake University in the most recent year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Drake University earn around $68,869 in the first couple years of their career. Drake University graduates carry a median of $22,273 in student loans. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Drake University

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Cox College
Springfield, MO

Cox College placed #22 among the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Cox College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 100%. About 21 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Cox College in the most recent year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $69,028 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,794. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Cox College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.

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