Entry-level master's
Clarkson University MS Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS) · Potsdam, New York Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS)
- Program length
- 24 months (6 semesters)
- Credits
- 92
Source quote
“The MS in Occupational Therapy consists of 92 credit hours ... can usually be completed in 24 months (6 Semesters)”
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
- Private Nonprofit
- Share taught by distance education
- 0%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2023/2024
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2033/2034
- Address
- 8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13699-5883
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
83% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 82.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 86% | 82% | 83% | 83% |
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 (preferred)) source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
- Observation hours
- 20 hours 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.
Other programs at Clarkson University
- Entry-level OTD — Potsdam, applicant
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.
Clarkson University MS Program: FAQ
How long is Clarkson University’s MS program?
24 months (6 semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Clarkson University’s MS program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative (preferred)). Observation hours: 20 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Clarkson University’s NBCOT pass rate?
83% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 82.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is Clarkson 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 New York
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in New York is handled by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Occupational Therapy). How to get licensed in New York →
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