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2026 Best Occupational Therapy/Therapist Schools in Florida

8 Colleges in the United States
393 Occupational Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
$64,419 Avg Early-Career Salary

Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for occupational therapy/therapist students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in Florida

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the occupational therapy/therapist degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Occupational Therapy/Therapist

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in occupational therapy/therapist. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 62 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from University Of Florida earn around $74,189 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete this degree. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for University Of Florida

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Florida International University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Miami. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. About 39 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $63,249 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete this degree. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at Florida International University

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in occupational therapy/therapist, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Jacksonville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 22 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $72,608 in their early career. Jacksonville University graduates carry a median of $25,619 in student loans. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Jacksonville University

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 80 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $69,851. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete this degree. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Nova Southeastern University

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Florida Gulf Coast University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in occupational therapy/therapist, landing the #5 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Myers. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 30 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Florida Gulf Coast University in the most recent year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $72,862 in their early career. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates carry a median of $20,015 in student loans. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Florida Gulf Coast University

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Adventist University Of Health Sciences landed the #6 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Orlando. About 37% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Adventist University Of Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Adventist University Of Health Sciences generally make around $70,885. Typical student debt for the program is $28,333. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from Adventist University Of Health Sciences

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Barry University landed the #7 spot for occupational therapy/therapist this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Miami. Barry University graduates 37% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Barry University in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Barry University earn a median of $61,489 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $31,180 to complete this degree. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Barry University

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Keiser University Ft Lauderdale ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 81 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University Ft Lauderdale in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Keiser University Ft Lauderdale generally make around $45,887. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale graduates carry a median of $48,178 in student loans. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Keiser University Ft Lauderdale

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Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University earned the #9 position for occupational therapy/therapist this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a large public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 22 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University in the most recent year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University earn a median of $48,749 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,824. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

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