Decision guides
Use the rankings with a clearer decision framework.
The OT Index guides turn ranking data into practical next steps for applicants, students, clinicians, and practice buyers.
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Guide library
Start with the decision you are trying to make.
Each guide links back to the ranking tables, profiles, and primary sources that support the recommendation.
Applicant guideHow to Choose an OT SchoolA practical framework for comparing occupational therapy programs by accreditation, outcomes, cost, format, fieldwork, and local career opportunity.GuideCareer path guideOT vs. OTA: Which Path Fits You?Compare occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant pathways by training length, cost, role scope, supervision, pay, and long-term flexibility.GuideValue guideOT School Cost and Debt GuideHow to compare OT program cost, debt, public-school value, scholarships, living expenses, and salary context before committing to a program.GuideCareer guideHow to Compare OT Job OffersA job-offer checklist for occupational therapists comparing pay, productivity, documentation, mentorship, benefits, setting fit, and local market leverage.GuideEmployer guideHome Health OT Job Offer ChecklistQuestions to ask before accepting a home health OT role, including pay model, mileage, route density, documentation, safety, supervision, and agency quality signals.Guide
How to use this library
Move from broad comparison to a defensible shortlist.
The guides are designed to sit between broad rankings and individual profiles. Start with the decision guide, open the relevant ranking, then use profile pages to test fit.
- 1Choose the decision.
School, pathway, cost, job offer, employer, setting, or tool. - 2Open the ranking.
Compare the options using source data, visible scoring, and caveats. - 3Check the profile.
Use program, setting, state, city, employer, specialty, and tool profiles to confirm the fit.