Texas · 2027 admissions
Occupational Therapy Schools in Texas
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory + each program’s own website
Texas has 24 entry-level occupational therapy programs listed by ACOTE: 19 doctoral (OTD) and 5 master's. 19 are fully accredited and admitting; the rest are new programs in development. Occupational therapists in Texas earn a median $106,140 a year.
Compare OT programs in Texas at a glance
NBCOT results, length, published cost and admission requirements side by side, all from official sources. Accredited programs first, sorted by 2025 pass rate.
| Program | Degree | NBCOT 2025 | Length | Published cost | Min. GPA | GRE | Obs. hours | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock | OTD | 100% | 3 years (9 semesters) | — | — | — | — | Summer |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center San Antonio | OTD | 100% | — | $38,443 | 3 | No | 30 | — |
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Dallas Campus Irving | Master’s | 100% | 1.7 years (5 trimesters) | — | — | — | — | January, May or September (varies by campus) |
| University of Texas at El Paso El Paso | OTD | 100% | 3 years (9 semesters) | $43,000* | 3 | No | 40 | — |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston | OTD | 100% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | OTD | 98% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| University of Texas at Tyler Tyler | Master’s | 96% | — | $29,137* | 3 | — | — | — |
| Baylor University Waco | OTD | 93% | 24 months | $112,056* | 3 | — | 30 | — |
| U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence/Baylor University Fort Sam Houston | OTD | 92% | — | — | — | Required | — | — |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene | OTD | 90% | 29 months | $109,138* | 3.2 | No | 40 | Fall |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton | Master’s | 89% | 2.5 years | $99,950* | 3 | No | 40 | January |
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Austin Campus Austin | Master’s | 88% | 1.7 years (5 trimesters) | — | — | — | — | January, May or September (varies by campus) |
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Dallas Campus Irving | OTD | 86% | 2 years (6 trimesters) | — | — | — | — | January, May or September (varies by campus) |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene | Master’s | 85% | 24 months | $87,772* | 3 | No | 40 | Fall |
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Austin Campus Austin | OTD | 78% | 2 years (6 trimesters) | — | — | — | — | January, May or September (varies by campus) |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg | OTD | 77% | 3.5 years | $48,640* | — | — | — | — |
| Texas Woman's University, Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center Dallas | OTD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Texas Woman's University, Institute of Health Sciences-Houston Center Houston | OTD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio | OTD | — | — | $109,700 | 3 | — | 50 | — |
| St. Edward's University Candidacy Austin | OTD | — | — | — | — | — | — | Fall (applications open for Fall 2027) |
| Tarleton State University Preaccreditation Stephenville | OTD | — | 8 semesters | — | — | No | — | Summer |
| Texas Christian University Candidacy Fort Worth | OTD | — | 3 years (nine semesters) | $105,000 | — | — | 30 | June (summer) |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Candidacy Belton | OTD | — | — | — | 3 | No | — | — |
| University of Texas Medical Branch - Laredo Campus Candidacy Laredo | OTD | — | 3 years | — | — | No | — | Fall |
— = not published or not yet verified. Costs are as each school publishes them (full-program tuition; * = all-in total). NBCOT = share of new graduates passing in 2025. Click a program for sources and quotes.
All occupational therapy programs in Texas
Filter by degree or format. Click a school for its verified details and a link to the program.
| Program | City | Length | Format | NBCOT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) | Abilene | 24 months | See program | 85% ’25 | Accredited |
| Abilene Christian University Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Abilene | 29 months | See program | 90% ’25 | Accredited |
| Baylor University Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Waco | 24 months | Hybrid | 93% ’25 | Accredited |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Lubbock | 3 years (9 semesters) | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Texas Woman's University Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level) | Denton | See program | On-campus (face-to-face) | 98% ’25 | Accredited |
| Texas Woman's University, Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level) | Dallas | See program | On-campus (face-to-face) | — | Accredited |
| Texas Woman's University, Institute of Health Sciences-Houston Center Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level) | Houston | See program | On-campus (face-to-face) | — | Accredited |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | San Antonio | See program | Weekdays only (no evening, weekend or distance courses) | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence/Baylor University Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Fort Sam Houston | See program | See program | 92% ’25 | Accredited |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) | Belton | 2.5 years | On-campus, full-time | 89% ’25 | Accredited |
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Austin Campus Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) | Austin | 1.7 years (5 trimesters) | Residential, Hybrid Immersion or Flex (varies by campus) | 88% ’25 | Accredited |
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Austin Campus Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Austin | 2 years (6 trimesters) | Residential, Hybrid Immersion or Flex (varies by campus) | 78% ’25 | Accredited |
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Dallas Campus Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) | Irving | 1.7 years (5 trimesters) | Residential, Hybrid Immersion or Flex (varies by campus) | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Dallas Campus Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Irving | 2 years (6 trimesters) | Residential, Hybrid Immersion or Flex (varies by campus) | 86% ’25 | Accredited |
| University of Texas at El Paso Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | El Paso | 3 years (9 semesters) | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| University of Texas at Tyler Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · OTA-to-OT bridge | Tyler | See program | Hybrid (blended online + on-campus) | 96% ’25 | Accredited |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Entry-Level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Galveston | See program | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Edinburg | 3.5 years | See program | 77% ’25 | Accredited |
| University of the Incarnate Word Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | San Antonio | See program | On-campus (face-to-face) | — | Accredited |
| St. Edward's University Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) | Austin | See program | See program | — | Candidacy |
| Tarleton State University Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Stephenville | 8 semesters | See program | — | Preaccreditation |
| Texas Christian University Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) | Fort Worth | 3 years (nine semesters) | In-person only (TCU campus) | — | Candidacy |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Entry-level OTD | Belton | See program | See program | — | Candidacy |
| University of Texas Medical Branch - Laredo Campus Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Laredo track | Laredo | 3 years | Hybrid (online didactic courses, in-person skills labs in Laredo) | — | Candidacy |
Status and degree level from the ACOTE directory. Length and format only where confirmed on the program’s own website. NBCOT = share of the program’s new graduates who passed the NBCOT exam in the latest year reported (NBCOT school performance data, retrieved 2026-10-08); new programs have no results yet.
OTD programs in Texas
- Abilene Christian University · Abilene
- Baylor University · Waco
- St. Edward's University · Austin
- Tarleton State University · Stephenville
- Texas Christian University · Fort Worth
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center · Lubbock
- Texas Woman's University · Denton
- Texas Woman's University, Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center · Dallas
- Texas Woman's University, Institute of Health Sciences-Houston Center · Houston
- The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center · San Antonio
- U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence/Baylor University · Fort Sam Houston
- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor · Belton
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Austin Campus · Austin
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Dallas Campus · Irving
- University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso
- University of Texas Medical Branch · Galveston
- University of Texas Medical Branch - Laredo Campus · Laredo
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg
- University of the Incarnate Word · San Antonio
Master’s (MOT/MSOT) programs in Texas
New OT programs opening in Texas
5 programs in Texas are in ACOTE’s accreditation process (Applicant, Candidacy or Preaccreditation). Under ACOTE policy, a new program must be granted full Accreditation status before its graduates can sit for the NBCOT exam, so ask each school where it is in that process.
- St. Edward's University — Entry-level OTD, candidacy (ACOTE on-site visit: 2028/2029)
- Tarleton State University — Entry-level OTD, preaccreditation (ACOTE on-site visit: 2026/2027)
- Texas Christian University — Entry-level OTD, candidacy (ACOTE on-site visit: 2027/2028)
- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor — Entry-level OTD, candidacy (ACOTE on-site visit: 2027/2028)
- University of Texas Medical Branch - Laredo Campus — Entry-level OTD, candidacy (ACOTE on-site visit: 2027/2028)
All new OT programs nationwide and what each ACOTE status means →
OTD or master's in Texas?
Both degrees qualify you for the NBCOT exam and a Texas license. The difference is time, cost, and the 14-week doctoral capstone.
- 19 OTD programs, typically 2 years to 42 months.
- 5 master's programs, typically 20 months to 30 months.
- 1 OTA-to-OT bridge program for working assistants. About bridge programs.
- 7 with hybrid, online or weekend formats (confirmed on the school’s site).
- NBCOT pass rate: the median program here reported 93% of new graduates passing in 2025 (16 programs). Compare nationally.
- 5 programs start in January or spring: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Austin Campus, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Austin Campus, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Dallas Campus, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Dallas Campus. All spring-start programs.
- 8 confirmed no-GRE programs. No-GRE list.
Pay in Texas
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
How to become an occupational therapist in Texas
- Earn a bachelor’s degree and the prerequisites your target programs require (usually anatomy and physiology, psychology, and statistics). See OT school prerequisites.
- Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited master’s or OTD program, including at least 24 weeks of full-time Level II fieldwork (plus a 14-week capstone for the OTD).
- Pass the NBCOT OTR exam to become a registered occupational therapist.
- Apply for a Texas license from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners) before you practice. See how to get licensed in Texas.
OT schools by city in Texas
Frequently asked questions
How many occupational therapy schools are in Texas?
ACOTE lists 24 entry-level OT programs at 20 schools in Texas: 19 doctoral (OTD) and 5 master's. 5 programs are new and still working toward full accreditation.
Should I choose an OTD or a master's program in Texas?
Both are entry-level degrees: graduates of either take the same NBCOT exam and get the same state license. The OTD adds a 14-week doctoral capstone, so it usually takes longer and costs more. Texas has 19 OTD and 5 master's programs. See master's vs. doctorate.
How long is OT school in Texas?
Master's programs here that publish a length run 20 months to 30 months (4 programs). OTD programs run 2 years to 42 months (9 programs). Lengths are from each program’s website; most include fieldwork.
How much do occupational therapists make in Texas?
The median annual wage for occupational therapists in Texas was $106,140 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 80% earned $76,350 to $135,200.
Are there occupational therapy assistant (OTA) programs in Texas?
Yes: 21 OTA programs. See OTA schools in Texas.
Sources: ACOTE school directory (retrieved October 9, 2026); each program’s website (linked on its page); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2025). Found an error? Tell us and we will re-check the source.