2025 Best Occupational Therapy Schools
189
Colleges in the United States
10,592
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
occupational therapy, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #83 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 189 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Occupational Therapy Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 10,592 degrees in occupational therapy annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Occupational Therapy School
Your choice of occupational therapy school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Occupational Therapy School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Occupational Therapy Degree Level
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 Therapy Schools list to help you make the college decision.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
Best Schools for Occupational Therapy in the United States
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the occupational therapy degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Schools in Occupational Therapy
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
274
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
University of Southern California is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in occupational therapy. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
There were approximately 274 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from University of Southern California
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In CA
53
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Loma Linda University if you want to pursue a degree in occupational therapy. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Loma Linda.
There were approximately 53 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Loma Linda University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In TX
64
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in occupational therapy. TTUHSC is a small public university located in the city of Lubbock.
There were about 64 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In CA
55
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Samuel Merritt University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in occupational therapy. Samuel Merritt University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Oakland.
There were approximately 55 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Samuel Merritt University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Samuel Merritt University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TX
Located in the small city of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.
There were about 2 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NY
74
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.
There were about 74 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from New York University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MA
65
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were about 65 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Boston University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
172
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #89 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Thomas Jefferson University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 172 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Thomas Jefferson University
Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, UOHSC is a public university with a small student population.
There were about 29 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UOHSC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MA
48
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #39 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.
There were approximately 48 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Tufts University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MA
50
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
MGH Institute of Health Professions is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
There were about 50 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at MGH Institute of Health Professions in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
130
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 1st out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.
There were approximately 130 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Creighton University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In WA
UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.
There were approximately 24 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In FL
44
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
UF is a very large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were roughly 44 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from University of Florida
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In PA
58
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Duquesne is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Pittsburgh. This university ranks 12th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were approximately 58 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Duquesne University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In TX
43
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio is a public university with a small student population.
There were about 43 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UT Health San Antonio in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In PA
38
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Temple is a very large public university located in the city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 8th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 38 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Temple University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SC
55
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
MUSC is a small public university located in the midsize city of Charleston.
There were approximately 55 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at MUSC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Medical University of South Carolina
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CT
100
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Quinnipiac is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Hamden. This university ranks 5th out of 18 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were about 100 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In NY
108
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
University at Buffalo is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Buffalo. This university ranks 18th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 108 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at University at Buffalo in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
114
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were about 114 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Saint Louis University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In CA
54
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
DUofC is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Rafael. This university ranks 54th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 54 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at DUofC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Dominican University of California
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In PA
64
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Pitt is a very large public university located in the large city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #85 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.
There were approximately 64 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In PA
56
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Scranton, University of Scranton is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 13th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were approximately 56 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at University of Scranton in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
66
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 13th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 66 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Shenandoah in the most recent data year.
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