Entry-level master's
Appalachian State University MS Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS) · Boone, North Carolina Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS)
- Program length
- 24 months (full-time, year-round)
Source quote
“a 24-month full-time, year-round program”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Public
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2025/2026
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- John E. Thomas Hall, 287 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28607-4943
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
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.
Appalachian State University MS Program: FAQ
How long is Appalachian State University’s MS program?
24 months (full-time, year-round), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
Is Appalachian State University’s MS 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 North Carolina
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in North Carolina is handled by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in North Carolina →
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