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2025 Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools

165 Colleges in the United States
4,508 Occupational Therapist Assistant Degrees Awarded
Occupational Therapist Assistant is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #146 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 165 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for occupational therapist assistant students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,508 degrees in occupational therapist assistant annually.

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Choosing a Great Occupational Therapist Assistant School

Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools Your choice of occupational therapist assistant school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Occupational Therapist Assistant 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 Therapist Assistant Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant
Bachelor's Degrees in Occupational Therapist Assistant

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Occupational Therapist Assistant in the United States

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 therapist assistant degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Fox College
Tinley Park, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL
47 Occupational Therapist Assistant Degrees Awarded

Fox College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in occupational therapist assistant. Fox College is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Tinley Park.

There were about 47 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Fox College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
251 Occupational Therapist Assistant Degrees Awarded

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great university overall.

There were approximately 251 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In OH
32 Occupational Therapist Assistant Degrees Awarded

Sinclair Community College is a great option for students pursuing a degree in occupational therapist assistant. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Dayton. This college ranks 19th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 32 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DE

Any student pursuing a degree in occupational therapist assistant needs to look into Delaware Technical Community College - Terry. Located in the small city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 2nd out of 3 schools for overall quality in the state of Delaware.

There were roughly 14 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Delaware Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX

Houston Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Houston. This college ranks 17th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 20 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In TX

Located in the medium-sized city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 19th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 11 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent data year.

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Located in the midsize city of Hartford, Capital Community College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #255 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Capital Community College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in occupational therapist assistant from Capital Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NJ

Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were roughly 23 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent data year.

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
200 Occupational Therapist Assistant Degrees Awarded

St. Kate's is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #362 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means St. Kate's is a great university overall.

There were roughly 200 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at St. Kate's in the most recent data year.

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South College
Knoxville, TN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TN
32 Occupational Therapist Assistant Degrees Awarded

South College is a medium-sized private for-profit college located in the city of Knoxville.

There were about 32 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at South College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Chattahoochee Technical College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Marietta. A Best Colleges rank of #214 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Chattahoochee Technical College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in occupational therapist assistant from Chattahoochee Technical College

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Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In PA
31 Occupational Therapist Assistant Degrees Awarded

Harcum College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr. A Best Colleges rank of #450 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Harcum College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 31 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Harcum College in the most recent data year.

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
44 Occupational Therapist Assistant Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 21st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 44 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent year we have data available.

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Central Penn College
Summerdale, PA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In PA

Located in the large suburb of Summerdale, Central Penn is a private for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 32nd out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 25 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Central Penn in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In OH
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 13th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 16 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Cuyahoga Community College District in the most recent data year.

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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA

Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids. This college ranks 16th out of 37 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were about 12 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Kirkwood Community College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SD

Located in the town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #274 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means LATI is a great school overall.

There were roughly 13 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at LATI in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In GA
6.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #328 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Augusta Technical College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 15 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Augusta Technical College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In FL

Located in the city of Tampa, South University, Tampa is a private for-profit university with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 10 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at South University, Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA
76 Occupational Therapist Assistant Degrees Awarded

SAC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Santa Ana. This college ranks 109th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 76 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at SAC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In TX

Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 31st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 12 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL

FSCJ is a very large public college located in the city of Jacksonville. A Best Colleges rank of #360 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means FSCJ is a great college overall.

There were approximately 15 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at FSCJ in the most recent data year.

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In UT

Salt Lake Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. A Best Colleges rank of #443 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Salt Lake Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 22 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In WI
28.6% Growth in Graduates

Madison College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #223 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Madison College is a great college overall.

There were about 21 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In OH

MTC is a small public college located in the town of Marion. This college ranks 27th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 6 occupational therapist assistant students who graduated with this degree at MTC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools award.

Rank College Location
34 Radford University Radford, VA
35 Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City, LA
36 Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY
37 Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK
38 Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, MA
39 Wallace State Community College, Hanceville Hanceville, AL
40 Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA
41 Arkansas State University - Main Campus Jonesboro, AR
42 Macomb Community College Warren, MI
43 GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ
44 Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO
45 Bryant & Stratton College - Syracuse North Liverpool, NY
46 Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX
47 Amarillo College Amarillo, TX
48 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
49 Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK
50 Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA
51 Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MA
52 AmeriTech College - Draper Draper, UT
53 LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY
54 Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC
55 Baker College Owosso, MI

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Occupational Therapist Assistant is one of 14 different types of Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Occupational Therapist Assistant

Related Major Annual Graduates
Medical/Clinical Assistant 54,553
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 7,327
Physical Therapy Assistant 6,499
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 4,145
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 3,373
Radiologist Assistant 1,360
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 571
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant 375
Anesthesiologist Assistant 371
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 299

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