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2026 Best Orthotist/Prosthetist Schools

9 Colleges in the United States
392 Orthotist/Prosthetist Degrees Awarded
$58,943 Avg Early-Career Salary

Orthotist/Prosthetist 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 20 schools to find the best for orthotist/prosthetist students.

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Choosing a Great Orthotist/Prosthetist School

Best Orthotist/Prosthetist Schools

The orthotist/prosthetist program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Orthotist/Prosthetist Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.

Orthotist/Prosthetist Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Orthotist/Prosthetist
Bachelor's Degrees in Orthotist/Prosthetist
Master's Degrees in Orthotist/Prosthetist
Doctoral Degrees in Orthotist/Prosthetist

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Orthotist/Prosthetist Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.

Read more about College Factual’s methodology

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Best Schools for Orthotist/Prosthetist in the United States

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 orthotist/prosthetist degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Orthotist/Prosthetist

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in orthotist/prosthetist. Loma Linda University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loma Linda. Loma Linda University awarded about 23 orthotist/prosthetist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from Loma Linda University generally make around $78,518. Loma Linda University graduates carry a median of $25,094 in student loans. More information about a degree in orthotist/prosthetist from Loma Linda University

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A rank of #2 makes Northwestern University one of the top schools for orthotist/prosthetist. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 43 orthotist/prosthetist students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the orthotist/prosthetist program make about $60,280 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616. More information about a degree in orthotist/prosthetist from Northwestern University

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best orthotist/prosthetist schools. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 11 orthotist/prosthetist degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,780. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree. Read more about the orthotist/prosthetist program at University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best orthotist/prosthetist schools. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 orthotist/prosthetist students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the orthotist/prosthetist program make about $56,219 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,487. Get the full orthotist/prosthetist details for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

A rank of #5 makes University Of Hartford one of the top schools for orthotist/prosthetist. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 28 orthotist/prosthetist degrees were awarded at University Of Hartford in the most recent year. Students who receive their orthotist/prosthetist degree from University Of Hartford earn around $63,233 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. Get the full orthotist/prosthetist details for University Of Hartford

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Baylor College Of Medicine earned the #6 position for orthotist/prosthetist this year. Baylor College Of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. There were roughly 22 orthotist/prosthetist students who graduated with this degree at Baylor College Of Medicine in the most recent data year. Graduates of the orthotist/prosthetist program make about $82,311 in their early career. More information about a degree in orthotist/prosthetist from Baylor College Of Medicine

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Joliet Junior College earned the #7 position for orthotist/prosthetist this year. Joliet Junior College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Joliet. Joliet Junior College awarded about 122 orthotist/prosthetist degrees in the most recent data year. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates of Joliet Junior College earn a median of $40,118 early in their careers. Joliet Junior College graduates carry a median of $11,995 in student loans. Read more about the orthotist/prosthetist program at Joliet Junior College

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University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center placed #8 among the best orthotist/prosthetist schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Dallas. There were roughly 12 orthotist/prosthetist students who graduated with this degree at University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the most recent data year. Students who receive their orthotist/prosthetist degree from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center earn around $62,131 in the first couple years of their career. See the full orthotist/prosthetist program report for University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

Century College placed #9 among the best orthotist/prosthetist schools. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public university. Century College awarded about 31 orthotist/prosthetist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their orthotist/prosthetist degree from Century College earn around $47,502 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. Read more about the orthotist/prosthetist program at Century College

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Kennesaw State University placed #10 among the best orthotist/prosthetist schools. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kennesaw State University awarded about 19 orthotist/prosthetist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their orthotist/prosthetist degree from Kennesaw State University earn around $53,824 in the first couple years of their career. Kennesaw State University graduates carry a median of $27,004 in student loans. More information about a degree in orthotist/prosthetist from Kennesaw State University

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Eastern Michigan University earned the #11 position for orthotist/prosthetist this year. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. About 46% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 orthotist/prosthetist students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan University in the most recent data year. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $43,271 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,425. More information about a degree in orthotist/prosthetist from Eastern Michigan University

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Concordia University Saint Paul placed #12 among the best orthotist/prosthetist schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. About 27 orthotist/prosthetist degrees were awarded at Concordia University Saint Paul in the most recent year. Students who receive their orthotist/prosthetist degree from Concordia University Saint Paul earn around $59,028 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,026. Read more about the orthotist/prosthetist program at Concordia University Saint Paul

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Alabama State University landed the #13 spot for orthotist/prosthetist this year. Set in the city of Montgomery, Alabama State University is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. There were roughly 10 orthotist/prosthetist students who graduated with this degree at Alabama State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from Alabama State University generally make around $54,040. Students borrow a median of $33,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in orthotist/prosthetist from Alabama State University

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Orthotist/Prosthetist by Region

Explore the best orthotist/prosthetist schools by region.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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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 · 20 schools evaluated.

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