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2024 Best Occupational Therapy Schools in the Southeast Region

44 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,983 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Ranked #83 in popularity, occupational therapy is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 44 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Occupational Therapy Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,983 degrees in occupational therapy to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Occupational Therapy School

Best Occupational Therapy Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of occupational therapy school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Occupational Therapy School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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

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

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Occupational Therapy Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Occupational Therapy in the Southeast Region

The schools below may not offer all types of occupational therapy degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Occupational Therapy

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
55 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Medical University of South Carolina if you wish to pursue a degree in occupational therapy. 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 year we have data available.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Medical University of South Carolina

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
66 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

Shenandoah University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in occupational therapy. Located in the small city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #302 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Shenandoah is a great university overall.

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

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In FL
44 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

University of Florida is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in occupational therapy. UF is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were about 44 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TN
41 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center if you wish to pursue a degree in occupational therapy. Located in the large city of Memphis, UTHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 41 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NC
3.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were about 26 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL
76 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

UAB is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Birmingham. A Best Colleges rank of #260 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.

There were approximately 76 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available.

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TN
76 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #206 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Belmont is a great university overall.

There were roughly 76 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Belmont in the most recent data year.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
104 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #310 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NUS Florida is a great university overall.

There were roughly 104 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at NUS Florida in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In VA
46 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

VCU is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were about 46 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In LA
35 Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of New Orleans, LSU Health - New Orleans is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 35 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at LSU Health - New Orleans in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Best Occupational Therapy Colleges by State

Explore the best occupational therapy schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Florida715324
North Carolina710181
Georgia690139
Virginia630228
Tennessee624200
South Carolina53012
Kentucky518256
Mississippi50136
Alabama500150
Louisiana48991
Arkansas46674
West Virginia41038

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

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Physical Therapy/Therapist2,948
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling364
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy227
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions182
Music Therapy178
Rehabilitation Science136
Art Therapy49
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General35
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist26
Orthotist/Prosthetist18

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