by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 18 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 405 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 the Plains States Region 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.
It is difficult to beat St Catherine University if you want to pursue an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. 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
Kirkwood Community College is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Kirkwood Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant needs to check out Lake Area Technical Institute. LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Lake Area Technical Institute
Washburn University is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in occupational therapist assistant. Located in the midsize city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Washburn University
Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Central Community College
Located in the large suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Anoka Technical College
North Dakota State College of Science is a small public college located in the remote town of Wahpeton.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from North Dakota State College of Science
Located in the large city of Kansas City, MCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
State Fair Community College is a small public college located in the remote town of Sedalia.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from State Fair Community College
IHCC is a small public college located in the town of Ottumwa.More information about a associate in occupational therapist assistant from Indian Hills Community College
Explore the best occupational therapist assistant colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 299 | 337 |
| Kansas | 275 | 70 |
| Missouri | 210 | 144 |
| Iowa | 200 | 73 |
| Nebraska | 163 | 29 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 14 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 6 |
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 | 444 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 163 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 39 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | 18 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 4 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 1 |