Entry-level OTD

Belmont University OTD Program

Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) · Nashville, Tennessee Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Program length
3 years
Format
In-person
Source quote
“Graduate & Professional | In-Person Occupational Therapy Doctorate, OTD ... This three-year entry-level doctorate”

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
0%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2025/2026
Next ACOTE on-site review
2035/2036
Address
1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212-3757

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 · 100% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%100%100%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
Observation hours
50 hours source
Class size
60 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
$162,160

Total includes tuition, student fees, textbooks and supplies.

From the program’s published cost table on belmont.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.

Belmont University OTD Program: FAQ

How long is Belmont University’s OTD program?

3 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Belmont University’s OTD program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 50 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Belmont University’s NBCOT pass rate?

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

How much does Belmont University’s OTD program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $162,160. Living costs are extra.

Is Belmont University’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 Tennessee

$97,700median annual pay
$68,520–$119,07010th–90th percentile
2,490occupational therapists employed

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

Licensing in Tennessee is handled by the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (Department of Health). How to get licensed in Tennessee →

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