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#1 #1 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Huntington University Huntington, IN Annually, Huntington University grants around 26 degrees to students majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Occupational Therapist Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $61,292
#2 #2 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At the University of Indianapolis, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,870
#3 #3 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $59,127
#4 #4 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA At Chatham University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Chatham University grants 34 degrees annually to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,080–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,345
#5 #5 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE Annually, the College of Saint Mary grants about 61 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include General Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $58,549
#6 #6 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Spalding University Louisville, KY Each year, Spalding University awards about 52 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 960–1,140 Median Starting Salary $57,458
#7 #7 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Mary Bismarck, ND At the University of Mary, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $64,096
#8 #8 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA At Mary Baldwin University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,783
#9 #9 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 132 degrees to students studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $62,114
#10 #10 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Every year, the University of Central Arkansas grants around 143 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,656
#11 #11 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 98 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $53,300
#12 #12 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA At Saint Ambrose University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Saint Ambrose University grants 77 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $62,917
#13 #13 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Drake University Des Moines, IA Annually, Drake University awards around 42 degrees to students majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $63,364
#14 #14 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Every year, Arkansas State University grants around 197 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,239
#15 #15 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Each year, Rocky Mountain College awards about 27 degrees to students majoring in Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $61,841
#16 #16 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Annually, the University of Puget Sound awards around 60 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $65,896
#17 #17 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Towson University Towson, MD Each year, Towson University awards around 482 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 950–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,880
#18 #18 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $61,267
#19 #19 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Methodist University Fayetteville, NC At Methodist University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,100–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,097
#20 #20 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Kettering College Kettering, OH At Kettering College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,402
#21 #21 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Creighton University Omaha, NE At Creighton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, and Exercise Physiology. In fact, Creighton University awards 265 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 112 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $64,130
#22 #22 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 428 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,506
#23 #23 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 177 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,470–1,560 Median Starting Salary $59,401
#24 #24 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 446 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $60,236
#25 #25 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 616 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $53,756
#26 #26 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA At Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students study are Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Health and Wellness, General, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $62,966
#27 #27 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $57,377
#28 #28 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 219 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $62,654
#29 #29 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 604 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $60,118
#30 #30 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI At Mount Mary University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Social Work, Psychology, and General. In fact, Mount Mary University awards 14 degrees annually to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $57,947
#31 #31 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA At Elizabethtown College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Behavioral Sciences, Engineering, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Elizabethtown College awards 58 degrees per year to Behavioral Sciences majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $62,817
#32 #32 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Annually, Belmont University grants about 249 degrees to students majoring in Music Management, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $64,341
#33 #33 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 296 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,714
#34 #34 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Annually, Johnson & Wales University-Providence grants about 77 degrees to those majoring in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,825
#35 #35 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 257 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,052
#36 #36 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN At The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,121
#37 #37 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 273 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,524
#38 #38 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL At Jacksonville University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,536
#39 #39 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Each year, Pacific University awards about 46 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 940–1,290 Median Starting Salary $61,528
#40 #40 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Western New England University Springfield, MA Every year, Western New England University awards around 53 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $62,890
#41 #41 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Marymount University Arlington, VA At Marymount University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Information Technology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $59,020
#42 #42 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $55,984
#43 #43 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Saint Joseph's University awards around 142 degrees to those studying Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Median Starting Salary $66,707
#44 #44 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 350 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $59,401
#45 #45 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Annually, Shawnee State University grants around 48 degrees to those majoring in Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,668
#46 #46 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $49,553
#47 #47 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#48 #48 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA Each year, Bay Path University awards around 51 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Developmental and Child Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,136
#49 #49 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. The University of Findlay Findlay, OH At The University of Findlay, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Pre-Veterinary Studies, Animal Sciences, and General. In fact, The University of Findlay awards 77 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $61,719
#50 #50 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI At the University of Michigan-Flint, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 950–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,671
#51 #51 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Every year, New York Institute of Technology awards about 158 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,120–1,360 Median Starting Salary $56,089
#52 #52 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN At Valparaiso University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Valparaiso University awards 119 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Median Starting Salary $60,674
#53 #53 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Misericordia University Dallas, PA Each year, Misericordia University grants about 97 degrees to those majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,090–1,260 Median Starting Salary $62,051
#54 #54 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Each year, the University of South Dakota grants around 162 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $62,022
#55 #55 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 259 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological......view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Median Starting Salary $63,885
#56 #56 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Widener University Chester, PA At Widener University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Widener University grants 201 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $62,986
#57 #57 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Every year, St Catherine University awards around 163 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Social Work, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $57,978
#58 #58 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,352
#59 #59 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 524 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,605
#60 #60 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 645 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $62,271
#61 #61 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Every year, Quinnipiac University grants about 289 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $67,035
#62 #62 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 285 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Pharmacy....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,731
#63 #63 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Yeshiva University New York, NY At Yeshiva University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting. In fact, Yeshiva University awards 76 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,320–1,490 Median Starting Salary $58,682
#64 #64 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $58,090
#65 #65 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Russell Sage College Troy, NY At Russell Sage College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,921
#66 #66 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Howard University Washington, DC At Howard University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Howard University awards 186 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,339
#67 #67 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI At Concordia University-Wisconsin, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $60,504
#68 #68 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 465 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,774
#69 #69 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Communication, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 442 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,126
#70 #70 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 792 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $61,722
#71 #71 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $61,394
#72 #72 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI At Grand Valley State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Grand Valley State University awards 252 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $60,895
#73 #73 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Kean University grants 364 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,170 Median Starting Salary $59,025
#74 #74 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Utica University Utica, NY At Utica University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Critical Infrastructure Protection....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,145
#75 #75 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. American International College Springfield, MA Annually, American International College awards around 35 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $58,791
#76 #76 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 910–1,120 Median Starting Salary $56,860
#77 #77 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. MGH Institute of Health Professions Boston, MA At MGH Institute of Health Professions, only one major is offered: Nursing Practice. On average, 174 students receive a degree in Nursing Practice every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,898
#78 #78 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences San Marcos, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 221 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#79 #79 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX At The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical......view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 73 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,165
#80 #80 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI At New England Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 860–1,130 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#81 #81 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Midwestern University-Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#82 #82 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK Each year, the University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center awards about 343 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,140–1,350 Median Starting Salary $59,148
#83 #83 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Rush University Chicago, IL At Rush University, only three majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Cardiovascular......view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,268
#84 #84 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA At Samuel Merritt University, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. On average, 511 students receive a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,020–1,200 Median Starting Salary $56,709
#85 #85 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. Touro University Nevada Henderson, NV At Touro University Nevada, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. On average, 14 students receive a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#86 #86 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies Los Angeles, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#87 #87 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S. A T Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
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About Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Occupational Therapy/Therapist programs prepare individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills, performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics.

California awards the most Doctors degree professional practices in Occupational Therapy/Therapist of all US states with 378 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Occupational Therapy/Therapist can expect around 91% percent of their classmates to be women and 9% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy/Therapist is $38,300.

Popularity of Occupational Therapy/Therapist Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Occupational Therapy/Therapist degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

For Occupational Therapy/Therapist majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Occupational Therapists . Additionally, Occupational Therapy/Therapist graduates may land a high-paying job, such as Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary or Occupational Therapists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Occupational Therapy/Therapist majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Occupational Therapy/Therapist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

2,708

Female Students

2,475 (91%)

Male Students

233 (8%)

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#1 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

71%

43

990–1,200

$61,292

#2 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

66%

59

970–1,190

$60,870

#3 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

85%

47

980–1,230

$59,127

#4 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

62%

61

1,080–1,320

$61,345

#5 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

38%

36

890–1,150

$58,549

#6 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

99%

47

960–1,140

$57,458

#7 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

78%

44

1,090–1,290

$64,096

#8 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

95%

35

980–1,220

$56,783

#9 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

74%

43

1,060–1,290

$62,114

#10 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

89%

49

1,010–1,210

$56,656

#11 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

10%

98

1,440–1,550

$53,300

#12 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

77%

26

980–1,190

$62,917

#13 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

64%

48

1,190–1,380

$63,364

#14 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

80%

28

970–1,180

$56,239

#15 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

70%

28

970–1,180

$61,841

#16 Best College for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the U.S.

72%

22

1,200–1,390