2026 Best Orthotist/Prosthetist Associate’s Degree Schools

Orthotist/Prosthetist is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best orthotist/prosthetist schools.

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• Best Associate’s Degree Orthotist/Prosthetist Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Orthotist/Prosthetist in the United States

Below are the best orthotist/prosthetist schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Orthotist/Prosthetist

1

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Orthotist/Prosthetist Degrees Awarded

$40,118 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Joliet Junior College the best school in the country for a degree in orthotist/prosthetist. Set in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a very large public institution. Joliet Junior College awarded about 12 orthotist/prosthetist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their orthotist/prosthetist degree from Joliet Junior College earn around $40,118 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,995. More information about a degree in orthotist/prosthetist from Joliet Junior College

2

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Orthotist/Prosthetist Degrees Awarded

$47,502 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Century College one of the top schools for orthotist/prosthetist. This large public university is located in the suburb of White Bear Lake. Century College awarded about 14 orthotist/prosthetist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from Century College generally make around $47,502. Century College graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in orthotist/prosthetist from Century College

Other Orthotist/Prosthetist Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.