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2022 Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

12 Ranked Colleges
217 Degrees Awarded
$29,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 9,219 people earned their degree in occupational therapy/therapist, making the major the 84th most popular in the United States.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 2,334 occupational therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 217 occupational therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 12 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in occupational therapy/therapist. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great occupational therapy/therapist programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the occupational therapy/therapist program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Occupational Therapy in the Middle Atlantic Region (With Aid)

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #1 spot on the list. Columbia University in the City of New York is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 6 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia also took the #1 spot in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Occupational Therapy at Columbia University in the City of New York

#2

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Towson University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Towson University is a large public school situated in Towson, Maryland. It awarded 1 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Towson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Towson University are $18,972.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Towson University

#3

Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Gannon University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid. This small school is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 36 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Gannon did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Gannon are $20,660.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Gannon

#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees to 48 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree occupational therapy students with aid list, Pitt has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836.

Full University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Occupational Therapy Report

#5

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Temple, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Temple University Occupational Therapy Report

#6

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Thomas Jefferson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees to 34 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Thomas Jefferson University, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Thomas Jefferson University are $21,978, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Thomas Jefferson University Occupational Therapy Report

#7

Misericordia University

Dallas, Pennsylvania
#10 in overall quality

Misericordia University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Misericordia University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dallas, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Misericordia University also took the #10 spot in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Misericordia University are $37,390.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at Misericordia University

#8

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

University of the Sciences ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s occupational therapy students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree occupational therapy students with aid list, USciences has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Sciences are $30,168.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at University of the Sciences

#9

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

Chatham University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Chatham University is a small school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 37 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Chatham, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Chatham are $18,836.

Full Chatham Occupational Therapy Report

#10

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

Duquesne University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s occupational therapy students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree occupational therapy students with aid list, Duquesne has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duquesne University are $24,048.

Full Duquesne University Occupational Therapy Report

#11

New York University

New York, New York
#2 in overall quality

New York University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

NYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892.

Full NYU Occupational Therapy Report

#12

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
#4 in overall quality

George Washington University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Occupational Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s occupational therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

GWU also made our “Best Occupational Therapy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at GWU are $31,824, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Occupational Therapy at GWU

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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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