by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 164 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,575 associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant to qualified students.
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The occupational therapist assistant associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for occupational therapist assistant students working on their associate degree.
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 Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for occupational therapist assistant students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Fox College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the large suburb of Tinley Park, Fox College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Fox College
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great choice for students pursuing an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Sinclair Community College is a good option for students interested in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Sinclair Community College
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Delaware Tech is a large public college located in the small city of Dover.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Delaware Technical Community College - Terry
Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Houston Community College
South Texas College is a very large public college located in the city of McAllen.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from South Texas College
Capital Community College is a very large public college located in the midsize city of Hartford.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Capital Community College
Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Located in the large city of Saint Paul, St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from St Catherine University
Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from South College
Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Chattahoochee Technical College
Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Harcum College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Harcum College
North Harris Montgomery is a very large public college located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Lone Star College System
Central Penn is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the suburb of Summerdale.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Central Penn College
Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public college located in the city of Cleveland.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Cuyahoga Community College District
Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Kirkwood Community College
Located in the city of Santa Ana, SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Santa Ana College
LATI is a small public school located in the remote town of Watertown.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Lake Area Technical Institute
Augusta Technical College is a small public college located in the city of Augusta.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Augusta Technical College
South University, Tampa is a small private for-profit university located in the large city of Tampa.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from South University, Tampa
San Jacinto College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Pasadena.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from San Jacinto Community College
Located in the city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Salt Lake Community College
Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Madison Area Technical College
Located in the town of Marion, MTC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Marion Technical College
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One of 14 majors within the Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services area of study, Occupational Therapist Assistant has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5,655 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 5,013 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 1,239 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 381 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 355 |
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 338 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | 100 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 79 |
| Radiologist Assistant | 59 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 11 |