California has 18 accredited MOT/OTD programs. Occupational therapists in California earn a median of $119,470, compared with $98,340 nationally.
| School | Degree | First-time pass rate | Total cost | Length | Beyond federal loans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University, Dominguez Hills | MOT | 98% | $36,696 | 24 mo | None |
| San Jose State University | MOT | 97% | $21,888 | 24 mo | None |
| Stanbridge University | MOT | 97% | $109,995 | 27 mo | $48k |
| Loma Linda University Health | MOT | 96% | $180,000 | 36 mo | $119k |
| West Coast University, Los Angeles | MOT | 95% | $115,687 | 32 mo | $54k |
| Dominican University of California | MOT | 93% | $126,800 | 36 mo | $65k |
| Samuel Merritt University | OTD | 91% | $144,898 | 36 mo | $83k |
| West Coast University, Los Angeles | OTD | 91% | $115,687 | 32 mo | $54k |
| University of the Pacific, Sacramento | OTD | 87% | $153,231 | 32 mo | $92k |
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, California Campus | OTD | 86% | $116,926 | 24 mo | $76k |
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, California Campus | MOT | 86% | $116,926 | 24 mo | $76k |
| University of Southern California | MOT | 76% | $214,015 | 36 mo | $153k |
| Samuel Merritt University | MOT | 50% | $164,618 | 36 mo | $103k |
| California State University, Dominguez Hills | OTD | — | $95,007 | 36 mo | $34k |
| Dominican University of California | OTD | — | $126,800 | 36 mo | $65k |
| Loma Linda University Health | OTD | — | $180,000 | 36 mo | $119k |
| San Jose State University | OTD | — | $32,832 | 36 mo | None |
| University of Southern California | OTD | — | $214,015 | 36 mo | $153k |