Chartered in 1789, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is considered a Public Ivy because of its commitment to academic excellence. The sprawling 729-acre campus hosts 550+ student organizations and features numerous environmentally-friendly facilities.
UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences has its own Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, with a master’s option “designed for people with an undergraduate degree in a field other than occupational therapy” and an in-person PhD program “for individuals who wish to pursue academic careers that include research.” UNC recently announced it is ending its online programs.
Lenoir-Rhyne University offers 1 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 67 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 67 Master's degrees.
East Carolina University offers 2 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 25 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 25 Master's degrees.
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences offers 1 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 27 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 27 Master's degrees.
Winston-Salem State University offers 1 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 29 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 29 Master's degrees.
Wingate University offers 1 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 35 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 35 Doctoral degrees.
Appalachian State University offers 1 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a faraway town.
Methodist University offers 1 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 32 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 32 Doctoral degrees.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke offers 2 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a faraway town.
Pfeiffer University offers 1 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2023, 28 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 28 Master's degrees.
School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | 19 : 1 | 32,234 | |
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Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC | 18 : 1 | 2,230 | |
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East Carolina University Greenville, NC | 23 : 1 | 26,785 | |
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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Concord, NC | 22 : 1 | 753 | |
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Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC | 20 : 1 | 4,776 |