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Compare OT Programs Side by Side

By · Updated October 10, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory, NBCOT school performance data, each program's website

Pick up to four OT or OTA programs to see them side by side. Each row shows length, format, published cost, admission minimums, NBCOT pass rate and ACOTE status, taken from official sources. Open a program’s page to see the quote behind each value.

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What to compare

  • Total cost, not just tuition. Schools publish different figures (tuition only, tuition plus fees, or full cost of attendance). The row label says which one each school published.
  • NBCOT pass rate. You need to pass the NBCOT exam to practice. A program’s latest and 3-year average pass rates show how well it prepares graduates.
  • Accreditation status. Graduates of programs in candidacy or preaccreditation can sit for the NBCOT exam only if the program is accredited by the time they graduate.

Frequently asked questions

Which programs can I compare?

Any of the 648 OT and OTA programs in the ACOTE directory: entry-level OTD, master’s, OTA and bridge programs. Pick up to four.

Why is a value missing?

We only show what ACOTE, NBCOT or the program’s own website publishes. A dash means we could not find that figure on an official page; ask the program directly.

Can I share a comparison?

Yes. The page address updates as you add programs, so you can bookmark it or send the link.