by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study occupational therapist assistant, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 165 colleges that stand out for veteran occupational therapist assistant students, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. To help you decide, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Rutgers University-New Brunswick the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in occupational therapist assistant. It scores 88.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about occupational therapist assistant at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Salt Lake Community College is a great choice for veterans pursuing occupational therapist assistant, landing the #2 spot this year. Salt Lake Community College scores 86.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the occupational therapist assistant program at Salt Lake Community College
Florida State College at Jacksonville came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapist assistant colleges for veterans. It scores 85.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full occupational therapist assistant report for Florida State College at Jacksonville
University of Southern Indiana is a great choice for veterans pursuing occupational therapist assistant, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 83.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the occupational therapist assistant program at University of Southern Indiana
Veteran students seeking a strong occupational therapist assistant program will find one at Arkansas State University, which ranked #5. It scores 83.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Houston Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapist assistant colleges for veterans. It scores 81.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about occupational therapist assistant at Houston Community College
Connecticut State Community College placed #7 among the best occupational therapist assistant colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full occupational therapist assistant report for Connecticut State Community College
GateWay Community College landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing occupational therapist assistant. The school's overall veterans score is 80.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about occupational therapist assistant at GateWay Community College
Austin Community College District came in at #9 for veteran occupational therapist assistant students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about occupational therapist assistant at Austin Community College District
Lake Washington Institute of Technology came in at #10 for veteran occupational therapist assistant students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 79.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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South Texas College landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing occupational therapist assistant. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the occupational therapist assistant program at South Texas College
Daytona State College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapist assistant colleges for veterans. Daytona State College scores 78.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full occupational therapist assistant report for Daytona State College
Radford University came in at #13 for veteran occupational therapist assistant students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full occupational therapist assistant report for Radford University
Goodwin University came in at #14 for veteran occupational therapist assistant students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full occupational therapist assistant report for Goodwin University
Community College of Allegheny County came in at #15 for veteran occupational therapist assistant students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Oklahoma City Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapist assistant colleges for veterans. It scores 77.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the occupational therapist assistant program at Oklahoma City Community College
Fox Valley Technical College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapist assistant colleges for veterans. Fox Valley Technical College scores 77.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the occupational therapist assistant program at Fox Valley Technical College
Northwood Technical College came in at #18 for veteran occupational therapist assistant students this year. It scores 76.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the occupational therapist assistant program at Northwood Technical College
Lone Star College System landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing occupational therapist assistant. Lone Star College System scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the occupational therapist assistant program at Lone Star College System
Pueblo Community College landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing occupational therapist assistant. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Community College of Rhode Island landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing occupational therapist assistant. The school's overall veterans score is 75.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the occupational therapist assistant program at Community College of Rhode Island
Jackson State Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapist assistant colleges for veterans. It scores 75.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about occupational therapist assistant at Jackson State Community College
Arkansas Tech University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapist assistant colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about occupational therapist assistant at Arkansas Tech University
Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing occupational therapist assistant. It scores 75.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about occupational therapist assistant at Milwaukee Area Technical College
Washburn University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing occupational therapist assistant. Washburn University scores 75.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the occupational therapist assistant program at Washburn University
These occupational therapist assistant colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying occupational therapist assistant: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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