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2026 Best Occupational Therapy/Therapist Schools in Virginia

6 Colleges in the United States
278 Occupational Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
$72,996 Avg Early-Career Salary

Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools to find the best for occupational therapy/therapist students.

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Best Schools for Occupational Therapy/Therapist in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall occupational therapy/therapist education in Virginia.

Top Schools in Occupational Therapy/Therapist

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Our analysis ranked James Madison University the best school in the country for a degree in occupational therapy/therapist. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Occupational Therapy/therapist graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $76,714 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,218. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from James Madison University

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Marymount University
Arlington, VA

Marymount University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in occupational therapy/therapist, ranking #2. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Marymount University in the most recent year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $76,183 in their early career. Marymount University graduates carry a median of $26,880 in student loans. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from Marymount University

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Winchester. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 80 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Shenandoah University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Shenandoah University generally make around $73,888. Shenandoah University graduates carry a median of $26,005 in student loans. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at Shenandoah University

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Radford University
Radford, VA

Students looking for a strong occupational therapy/therapist program will find one at Radford University, which ranked #4. Radford University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Radford. Radford University graduates 49% of students within six years. There were roughly 47 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Radford University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $73,972 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,514. Get the full occupational therapy/therapist details for Radford University

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Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in occupational therapy/therapist, ranking #5. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 49 occupational therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent year. Graduates of the occupational therapy/therapist program make about $62,881 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete this degree. See the full occupational therapy/therapist program report for Virginia Commonwealth University

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Emory And Henry College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Set in the rural area of Emory, Emory And Henry College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 33 occupational therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Emory And Henry College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, occupational therapy/therapist degree recipients from Emory And Henry College generally make around $73,696. Emory And Henry College graduates carry a median of $26,938 in student loans. Read more about the occupational therapy/therapist program at Emory And Henry College

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Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best occupational therapy/therapist schools. Set in the city of Staunton, Mary Baldwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. Mary Baldwin College awarded about 24 occupational therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their occupational therapy/therapist degree from Mary Baldwin College earn around $73,640 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,562 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in occupational therapy/therapist from Mary Baldwin College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

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