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2025 Best Occupational Therapy Schools in the Far Western US Region

11 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
1,538 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Occupational Therapy is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #83 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 11 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of occupational therapy. Combined, these schools handed out 1,538 degrees in occupational therapy to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Occupational Therapy School

Best Occupational Therapy Schools in the Far Western US Region Your choice of occupational therapy school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for occupational therapy schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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

Bachelor's Degrees in Occupational Therapy
Master's Degrees in Occupational Therapy
Doctor's Degrees in Occupational Therapy

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 Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Occupational Therapy in the Far Western US Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the occupational therapy degree levels they offer.

10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Occupational Therapy

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA
274 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in occupational therapy has to take a look at University of Southern California. 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 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were about 274 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from University of Southern California

2
Loma Linda University crest
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In CA
53 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

Loma Linda University is a great choice for students interested in 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

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In CA
55 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Samuel Merritt University if you wish to pursue a degree in occupational therapy. Samuel Merritt University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Oakland.

There were about 55 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Samuel Merritt University in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In WA

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a great option for students pursuing a degree in occupational therapy. UW Seattle is a very large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 24 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.

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5
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 colleges 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 data year.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Dominican University of California

6
Pacific crest
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OR
39 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

Pacific is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Forest Grove. This university ranks 6th out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were approximately 39 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Pacific in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NV

Located in the large city of Henderson, Touro University Nevada is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 19 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Touro University Nevada in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NV
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #371 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNLV is a great university overall.

There were about 4 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UNLV in the most recent data year.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CA
66 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Carson, CSUDH is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 91st out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 66 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at CSUDH in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from California State University - Dominguez Hills

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WA

EWU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Cheney. This university ranks 16th out of 50 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were roughly 29 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at EWU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Eastern Washington University

Best Occupational Therapy Colleges by State

Explore the best occupational therapy colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 999 1,171
Washington 831 100
Oregon 587 39
Nevada 354 25

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One of 16 majors within the Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions area of study, Occupational Therapy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Occupational Therapy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physical Therapy/Therapist 1,982
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling 172
Music Therapy 31
Orthotist/Prosthetist 31
Art Therapy 20
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 20
Rehabilitation Science 20
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist 11

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