Occupational Therapy Degrees

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Occupational Therapy Schools in California

26 verified schools with a teaching campus here, offering 47 programs. Only programs taught on a campus here are counted; online programs are listed separately.

Occupational therapy assistant education: 12Entry-level occupational therapist education: 26Research education: 1Pre-professional education: 2Occupational therapy aide training: 2Post-professional education: 1Certificates, diplomas and continuing education: 3

Online and hybrid programs (23 with a campus here)How accreditation and licensure work

Cities in California with verified programs

47 programs

  • OTAAssociate degree

    Occupational Therapy Assistant A.S. Degree

    Sacramento City College · Sacramento, California

    Official award
    Associate in Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance requiredFour semesters and two summer sessions
    In-person requirements
    In person: Fieldwork required
    Tuition
    $46 per credit hour, other fee category, 2026-27
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Doctor of Occupational Therapy

    Samuel Merritt University · Oakland, California

    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance required3 Years (8 Semesters)
    In-person requirements
    In person: Fieldwork required, Capstone required
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTMaster’s degree

    Master of Occupational Therapy

    Samuel Merritt University · Oakland, California

    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance required2 Years (6.25 Semesters)
    In-person requirements
    In person: Fieldwork required
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTMaster’s degree

    Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

    San Jose State University · San Jose, California

    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance requiredFour semesters of graduate academic study and six months of supervised fieldwork
    In-person requirements
    In person: Fieldwork required
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)

    San Jose State University · San Jose, California

    Official award
    Occupational Therapy Doctorate
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance requiredThree years of full-time enrollment
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • OTABachelor’s degree

    Occupational Studies: B.S.

    Santa Ana College · Santa Ana, California

    Official award
    Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies
    Subject focus
    Occupational science
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Candidacy
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance not confirmed
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • OTAAssociate degree

    Occupational Therapy Assistant: A.S.

    Santa Ana College · Santa Ana, California

    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance not confirmed
    In-person requirements
    In person: Fieldwork required
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)CombinedBridge

    Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTA to OTD bridge)

    Southern California University of Health Sciences · Whittier, California

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance required2 years and 3 months
    In-person requirements
    In person: Labs required, Clinical or community placement required
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTMaster’s degree

    Master of Science in Occupational Therapy - Irvine

    Stanbridge University · Irvine, California

    Official award
    Master of Science - OT
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance requiredApproximately 26-27 months; 117 quarter credit hours
    In-person requirements
    In person: Labs required, Fieldwork required
    Tuition
    $107,753 whole program, 2026-27
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  • Entry-level OTMaster’s degree

    Master of Science in Occupational Therapy - Los Angeles

    Stanbridge University · Alhambra, California

    Official award
    Master of Science - OT
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance requiredApproximately 26-27 months; 117 quarter credit hours
    In-person requirements
    In person: Labs required, Fieldwork required
    Tuition
    $107,753 whole program, 2026-27
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  • Entry-level OTMaster’s degree

    Master of Science in Occupational Therapy - Riverside

    Stanbridge University · Riverside, California

    Official award
    Master of Science - OT
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance requiredApproximately 26-27 months; 117 quarter credit hours
    In-person requirements
    In person: Labs required, Fieldwork required
    Tuition
    $107,753 whole program, 2026-27
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  • OTAAssociate degree

    Occupational Therapy Assistant (Associate of Occupational Science) - Irvine

    Stanbridge University · Irvine, California

    Official award
    Associate of Occupational Science - OTA
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance requiredApproximately 22-23 months; 112.5 quarter credit hours
    In-person requirements
    In person: Labs required, Fieldwork required
    Tuition
    $58,820 whole program, 2026-27
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  • OTAAssociate degree

    Occupational Therapy Assistant (Associate of Occupational Science) - Los Angeles

    Stanbridge University · Alhambra, California

    Official award
    Associate of Occupational Science - OTA
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance requiredApproximately 22-23 months; 112.5 quarter credit hours
    In-person requirements
    In person: Labs required, Fieldwork required
    Tuition
    $58,820 whole program, 2026-27
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)Combined

    Bachelor's to Doctorate (BS to OTD) in Occupational Therapy

    University of Southern California · Los Angeles, California

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy (accelerated BS-OTD)
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Not separately listednot verified
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance not confirmedTwo additional years after the bachelor's instead of the traditional three
    In-person requirements
    In person: Fieldwork required
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • ResearchPhD

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Occupational Science

    University of Southern California · Los Angeles, California

    Subject focus
    Occupational science
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Not applicable (research doctorate)stated by the school
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance not confirmedStudents are generally expected to graduate within 5 years of entry
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Entry-Level Doctorate (OTD) of Occupational Therapy

    University of Southern California · Los Angeles, California

    Official award
    Entry-Level Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance not confirmed
    In-person requirements
    In person: Fieldwork required, Capstone required
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Certificate & CEContinuing or professional education

    Sensory Integration Continuing Education (CE) Certificate Program

    University of Southern California · Los Angeles, California

    Official award
    Sensory Integration CE Certificate (digital program certificate)
    Accreditation
    Entry-level accreditation not applicable
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance not confirmedFour courses; online Courses 1 and 2 run 5 weeks each, Courses 3 and 4 run 4 weeks each
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Doctor of Occupational Therapy

    University of the Pacific · Sacramento, California

    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance required32 months, 8 trimesters
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Occupational Therapy Doctorate

    West Coast University · Los Angeles, California

    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance required32 months, 8 trimesters
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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Results are listed alphabetically. There is no price ranking: tuition with different bases (per credit, per term, per year, whole program) or fee categories is not comparable. Online programs are never counted as physically located in a state or city. Items marked Sponsored are paid placements; they never change accreditation information, verification or order.

What the verified records show for California

26 schools with a verified teaching campus in California: Alliant University; American Career College; Biola University; CBD College; Clovis Community College; Dominican University of California; Golden West College; Grossmont College; and 18 more.

These are the programs we have verified so far, not a complete list. Accreditation status is shown on each program as the accreditor words it, and requirements for NBCOT certification and state licensure are set by NBCOT and the state licensing board. See the guides.