by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of occupational therapy. Combined, these schools handed out 576 doctor's degrees in occupational therapy to qualified students.
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The occupational therapy doctor's 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 doctor's 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 for a Doctor's Degree 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 therapy students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Occupational Therapy Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in occupational therapy.
University of Southern California is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from University of Southern California
Samuel Merritt University is a great choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the city of Oakland, Samuel Merritt University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from Samuel Merritt University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in occupational therapy has to take a look at Pacific University. Located in the suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from Pacific University
Touro University Nevada is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Touro University Nevada is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Henderson.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from Touro University Nevada
UNLV is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Las Vegas.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Explore the best occupational therapy colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 381 | 305 |
| Washington | 216 | 0 |
| Oregon | 145 | 39 |
| Nevada | 111 | 9 |
Occupational Therapy is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 1,976 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 4 |
| Art Therapy | 2 |
