by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for occupational therapy students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 478 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's 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 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 schools for occupational therapy students working on their doctor's 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 Therapy Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for occupational therapy students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Creighton University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Omaha.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from Creighton University
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in occupational therapy needs to look into University of Kansas. KU is a very large public university located in the small city of Lawrence.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from University of Kansas
University of North Dakota is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from University of North Dakota
Located in the large city of Omaha, Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from College of Saint Mary
Located in the rural area of Bismarck, UMary is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from University of Mary
Located in the medium-sized city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from Saint Ambrose University
Located in the city of Saint Paul, St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from St Catherine University
Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in occupational therapy from University of South Dakota
Explore the best occupational therapy colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 199 | 9 |
| Iowa | 177 | 80 |
| Missouri | 175 | 59 |
| Kansas | 134 | 1 |
| Nebraska | 99 | 119 |
| North Dakota | 88 | 60 |
| South Dakota | 57 | 37 |
Occupational Therapy is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 1,504 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 14 |
