by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 118 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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 colleges 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 in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant.
Capital Community College is a good decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Capital Community College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Hartford.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Capital Community College
New England Institute of Technology is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. New England Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of East Greenwich.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from New England Institute of Technology
It is difficult to beat North Shore Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. North Shore Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Danvers.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from North Shore Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant needs to check out Quinsigamond Community College. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Quinsigamond Community College
Located in the city of Springfield, STCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Springfield Technical Community College
Located in the town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Kennebec Valley Community College
Located in the small city of East Hartford, Goodwin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Goodwin College
Located in the rural area of Claremont, NH Community Technical College - Claremont is a public college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from River Valley Community College
Located in the city of Warwick, CCRI is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Community College of Rhode Island
Located in the large suburb of Fall River, Bristol is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Bristol Community College
Explore the best occupational therapist assistant colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 257 | 73 |
| Connecticut | 156 | 56 |
| New Hampshire | 114 | 11 |
| Rhode Island | 101 | 45 |
| Maine | 94 | 11 |
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 | 150 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 126 |
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 26 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 7 |