by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 187 associate degrees in occupational therapist assistant during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for occupational therapist assistant students working on their associate degree.
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 Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools in New York list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant.
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant needs to take a look at Bryant & Stratton College - Syracuse North. Located in the large suburb of Liverpool, Bryant & Stratton College - Syracuse North is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Bryant & Stratton College - Syracuse North
LaGuardia Community College is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the large city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from LaGuardia Community College
Suffolk County Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Suffolk County Community College
Bryant & Stratton College - Greece is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Bryant & Stratton College - Greece is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Bryant & Stratton College - Greece
SUNY Orange is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Middletown.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Orange County Community College
Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Dobbs Ferry.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Mercy College
Located in the large city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Erie Community College
Maria College of Albany is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Albany.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Maria College of Albany
Rockland Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Suffern.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Rockland Community College
Jamestown Community College is a small public college located in the town of Jamestown.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Jamestown Community College
Explore all the Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 379 | 209 |
| New Jersey | 249 | 148 |
| Maryland | 221 | 18 |
| Delaware | 96 | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 630 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 194 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 47 |
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 28 |