Entry-level OTD
East Tennessee State University OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Johnson City, Tennessee Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 3 years (full-time)
- Format
- In-person
About 30 students admitted yearly; GRE not required.
Source quote
“In-person OTD at ETSU ... 30 Students Admitted Yearly No GRE Required for Admission 3-Year Full-Time 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 OTD
- Institution type
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2024/2025
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2031/2032
- Address
- Department of Rehabilitative Sciences, 1276 Gilbreath Dr, Johnson City, TN 37614
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
| 2025 |
|---|
| 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 (prerequisite GPA) source
- GRE
- Not required source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
- Class size
- 30 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 (in-state)
- $58,127
- Total (out-of-state)
- $120,095
Total includes tuition and fees, 2025–2028 (in-state / out-of-state).
From the program’s published cost table on etsu.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.
East Tennessee State University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is East Tennessee State University’s OTD program?
3 years (full-time), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for East Tennessee State University’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (prerequisite GPA). GRE: not required. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is East Tennessee State University’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025 (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does East Tennessee State University’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $58,127 in-state ($120,095 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.
Is East Tennessee State 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
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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