Entry-level OTD

A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences OTD Program

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) · Mesa, Arizona Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Program length
36 months (incl. breaks)
Format
Full-time, residential
Source quote
“a full-time, residential program that includes 30 months in class/fieldwork and 36 months in length including breaks”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
Entry-level OTD
Institution type
Private Nonprofit
Share taught by distance education
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2025/2026
Next ACOTE on-site review
2035/2036
Address
5850 E. Still Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206-3618

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

100% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 98% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%100%94%100%100%

Source: NBCOT school performance data, retrieved October 8, 2026. NBCOT counts new graduates who passed during the testing year, regardless of the number of attempts. Compare all programs’ pass rates.

Admission requirements

Minimum GPA
3.0 (cumulative) source
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source

OTCAS 2026–2027: $172 for the first program, $71 for each additional one. OTCAS guide.

Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.

Published program cost

Total
$144,443

Total includes estimated tuition and fees for the entire program (2026–27 rates).

From the program’s published cost table on atsu.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.

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Before you apply

  • Confirm the current application deadline and whether the program uses OTCAS or its own application.
  • Ask for the program’s NBCOT pass rate and graduation rate; ACOTE requires programs to publish them, and NBCOT posts school results on its school performance page.
  • Check prerequisite courses, observation hours and GPA minimums. See OT school prerequisites.
  • Plan for full-time fieldwork (at least 24 weeks of Level II), often away from campus.

A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences OTD Program: FAQ

How long is A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences’s OTD program?

36 months (incl. breaks), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences’s OTD program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences’s NBCOT pass rate?

100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 98% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences’s OTD program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $144,443. Living costs are extra.

Is A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences’s OTD program accredited?

ACOTE lists it with status “Accredited” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

Pay in Arizona

$103,660median annual pay
$78,160–$131,95010th–90th percentile
2,680occupational therapists employed

U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.

Licensing in Arizona is handled by the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. How to get licensed in Arizona →

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