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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Occupational Therapy (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

11 Ranked Colleges
236 Degrees Awarded
$19,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Occupational Therapy is the 84th most popular major in the country with 9,219 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,739 occupational therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 236 occupational therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in occupational therapy/therapist. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent occupational therapy/therapist programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the occupational therapy/therapist program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 11 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Occupational Therapy (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Occupational Therapy Report

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga landed the #2 spot on the list. Chattanooga, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees to 24 students in 2019-2020.

UT Chattanooga did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are $18,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Occupational Therapy Report

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. A-State is a public institution located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 29 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at A-State, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arkansas State University - Main Campus are $11,586, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Occupational Therapy at Arkansas State University - Main Campus

#4

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brenau University landed the #4 spot on the list. Brenau is a private not-for-profit institution located in Gainesville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Brenau not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brenau University are $13,706, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Brenau University

#5

Radford University

Radford, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Radford University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Radford is located in Radford, Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree occupational therapy students whose families make $75-$110k list, Radford has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Radford University are $21,382, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Radford

#6

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Eastern Kentucky University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Richmond, Kentucky, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree occupational therapy students whose families make $75-$110k list, Eastern has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Kentucky University are $14,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Occupational Therapy at Eastern Kentucky University

#3 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 40 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228.

Full Virginia Commonwealth University Occupational Therapy Report

#8

Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Mary Baldwin University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Staunton, Virginia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 30 degrees to qualified doctorate’s occupational therapy students in 2019-2020.

Mary Baldwin also took the #9 spot in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mary Baldwin are $13,140.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Mary Baldwin University

#9

Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Belmont University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 34 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s occupational therapy students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Belmont, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Belmont University are $24,260.

Full Belmont Occupational Therapy Report

#10

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. NUS Florida is a large school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 49 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NUS Florida, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242.

Full NUS Florida Occupational Therapy Report

#11

Barry University

Miami, Florida
#8 in overall quality

Barry University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Barry University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree occupational therapy students whose families make $75-$110k list, Barry University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Barry University are $17,910.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Barry University

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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