Entry-level master's
Columbia University MS Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS) · New York, New York Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS)
- Program length
- 24 months
- Format
- On-campus (in person)
Source quote
“Delivery Mode: in person Program Length: 24 months”
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
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2022/2023
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- Georgian Building, 3rd Floor, 617 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032-2603
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
94% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 96.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | 98% | 100% | 96% | 94% |
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.
Published program cost
- Total
- $122,957
Total includes tuition and required fees, students entering in 2026.
From the program’s published cost table on vagelos.columbia.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
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.
Columbia University MS Program: FAQ
How long is Columbia University’s MS program?
24 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What is Columbia University’s NBCOT pass rate?
94% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 96.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Columbia University’s MS program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $122,957. Living costs are extra.
Is Columbia 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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