2025 Best Occupational Therapy Schools in the Plains States Region
16
Colleges in the Plains States Region
969
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 reviewed 16 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of occupational therapy. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 969 degrees in occupational therapy annually.
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Choosing a Great Occupational Therapy School
The occupational therapy program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Occupational Therapy rankings. 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.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Occupational Therapy Rankings by Degree Level
The occupational therapy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Occupational Therapy Schools in the Plains States Region.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for Occupational Therapy in the Plains States 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 Plains States Region Schools in Occupational Therapy
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
130
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Creighton University if you wish to pursue a degree in occupational therapy. Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Omaha. A Best Colleges rank of #128 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Creighton is a great university overall.
There were roughly 130 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Creighton University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
114
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Saint Louis University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in occupational therapy. SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #243 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 114 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Saint Louis University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in occupational therapy. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were roughly 2 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
46
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in occupational therapy needs to check out University of Kansas. KU is a very large public university located in the small city of Lawrence. A Best Colleges rank of #192 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means KU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 46 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from University of Kansas
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NE
76
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Omaha, Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 4th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.
There were approximately 76 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Saint Mary in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from College of Saint Mary
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In ND
51
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #335 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UND is a great university overall.
There were about 51 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UND in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from University of North Dakota
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MO
35
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #319 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Maryville U is a great university overall.
There were roughly 35 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Maryville U in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Maryville University of Saint Louis
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ND
53
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of Bismarck, UMary is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 7th out of 12 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.
There were roughly 53 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at UMary in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from University of Mary
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IA
37
Occupational Therapy Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 11th out of 37 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were roughly 37 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at St. Ambrose University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in occupational therapy from Saint Ambrose University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IA
Located in the small city of Waterloo, Allen College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
There were roughly 23 occupational therapy students who graduated with this degree at Allen College in the most recent data year.
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