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2026 Best Occupational Therapy/Therapist Schools in the New England Region

18 Colleges in the United States
939 Occupational Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
$65,014 Avg Early-Career Salary

Occupational Therapy/Therapist programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 22 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools.

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Best Schools for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall occupational therapy/therapist education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Occupational Therapy/Therapist

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Our analysis ranked Mgh Institute Of Health Professions the best school in the country for a degree in occupational therapy/therapist. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 38 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Mgh Institute Of Health Professions in the most recent year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Mgh Institute Of Health Professions earn a median of $92,927 early in their careers. Mgh Institute Of Health Professions graduates carry a median of $32,000 in student loans. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Mgh Institute Of Health Professions

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A rank of #2 makes Quinnipiac University one of the top schools for occupational therapy/therapist. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 106 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Quinnipiac University in the most recent year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Quinnipiac University earn a median of $75,861 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,926. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Quinnipiac University

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Students looking for a strong occupational therapy/therapist program will find one at Tufts University, which ranked #3. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Tufts University in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Tufts University earn a median of $69,543 early in their careers. Tufts University graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Tufts University

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Students looking for a strong occupational therapy/therapist program will find one at Sacred Heart University, which ranked #4. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 62 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart University in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $75,757 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete this degree. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Sacred Heart University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Students looking for a strong occupational therapy/therapist program will find one at Boston University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 87 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $56,694 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at Boston University

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Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences landed the #6 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 55 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences earn around $68,500 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,056. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences

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University Of New England came in at #7 for occupational therapy/therapist this year. University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Biddeford. University Of New England graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 34 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at University Of New England in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $66,501 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,838. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from University Of New England

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New England Institute Of Technology came in at #8 for occupational therapy/therapist this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of East Greenwich. There were roughly 48 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at New England Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from New England Institute Of Technology earn around $66,033 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,586 to complete this degree. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at New England Institute Of Technology

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Western New England University landed the #9 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. Western New England University graduates 64% of students within six years. About 29 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Western New England University in the most recent year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Western New England University earn around $64,056 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,520 to complete this degree. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Western New England University

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus came in at #10 for occupational therapy/therapist this year. This large public university is located in the town of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 100 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $34,870 in their early career. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

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Worcester State University earned the #11 position for occupational therapy/therapist this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Worcester. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 47 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Worcester State University in the most recent year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of $45,297 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Worcester State University

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Regis College
Weston, MA

Regis College landed the #12 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Regis College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Weston. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Regis College in the most recent year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Regis College earn a median of $69,483 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,441. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Regis College

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Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Springfield College placed #13 among the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Springfield College awarded about 60 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Springfield College earn around $73,045 in the first couple years of their career. Springfield College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from Springfield College

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Salem State University landed the #14 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Salem State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 35 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Salem State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Salem State University earn around $66,865 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,176 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from Salem State University

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Bay Path College
Longmeadow, MA

Bay Path College placed #15 among the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Set in the suburb of Longmeadow, Bay Path College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bay Path College awarded about 59 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Bay Path College generally make around $76,560. Students borrow a median of $29,811 to complete this degree. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Bay Path College

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American International College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Set in the city of Springfield, American International College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. American International College graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 34 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at American International College in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of American International College earn a median of $73,818 early in their careers. American International College graduates carry a median of $30,390 in student loans. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for American International College

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University Of Southern Maine landed the #17 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. About 34 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Maine in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $48,966. University Of Southern Maine graduates carry a median of $23,593 in student loans. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from University Of Southern Maine

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Husson University
Bangor, ME

Husson University landed the #18 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bangor. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Husson University awarded about 31 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Husson University generally make around $64,570. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Husson University

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Johnson And Wales University Providence placed #19 among the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Providence. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Johnson And Wales University Providence in the most recent year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Johnson And Wales University Providence earn around $45,920 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,350. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Johnson And Wales University Providence

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.

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