Entry-level OTD
Edgewood University OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Madison, Wisconsin Preaccreditation
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 2 years (accelerated)
- Credits
- 105
- Format
- Hybrid (online coursework + lab immersions in Madison)
The program says ACOTE has granted Preaccreditation Status.
Source quote
“nities in Edgewood’s OTD program reflect the phases and foci of the curriculum by preparing students in the traditional, nontraditional, and emerging settings. This program is a 2-year hybrid, accelerated program consisting of one year of coursework and one year of fieldwork and capstone work. During that time, students will participate in three Level I fieldwork experiences (occurring during lab immersions) and two Level II fieldwork experiences, 1 ... et the following criteria for progression and graduation: Successfully complete all required didactic, fieldwork, and capstone courses in the program sequence, totaling 105 credit hours, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Earn a grade of “C” or higher in all didactic courses. Receive a passing grade in all Level I and Level II fieldwork exp ... lives of those who are underserved by health care. Accreditation The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Preaccreditation Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Aven”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Preaccreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2026/2027
- Address
- 1000 Edgewood College Dr, Madison, WI 53711
A new program that has passed ACOTE’s preaccreditation review and is working toward full accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Published program cost
- Program tuition
- $104,475
- Total
- $111,440
$995 per credit. Total includes tuition, computer, books, supplies and fees.
From the program’s published cost table on edgewood.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.
Edgewood University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Edgewood University’s OTD program?
2 years (accelerated), according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
How much does Edgewood University’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $104,475 ($995 per credit). Living costs are extra.
Is Edgewood University’s OTD program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Preaccreditation” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program that has passed ACOTE’s preaccreditation review and is working toward full accreditation.
Pay in Wisconsin
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Wisconsin is handled by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board). How to get licensed in Wisconsin →
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