Entry-level master's
Harding University Master’s OT Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy · Searcy, Arkansas Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Program length
- 24 months
- Credits
- 74
- Format
- On ground
Source quote
“dule a Visit Apply Occupational Therapy Request Information Apply Now College of Allied Health Occupational Therapy Degree Level Graduate College Allied Health Format On Ground Credit Hours 74 hours Average Time to Degree 2 years Occupational Therapy at Harding This 24-month program aims to provide an immersive experience to guide students in acquiring a deep understanding of occupation ... ional Therapy Degree Level Graduate College Allied Health Format On Ground Credit Hours 74 hours Average Time to Degree 2 years Occupational Therapy at Harding This 24-month program aims to provide an immersive experience to guide students in acquiring a deep understanding of occupation, the core principles and processes of occupational th”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2025/2026
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- 915 E. Market Street, Searcy, AR 72149
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Published program cost
- Program tuition
- $74,790
6 terms × $12,465 tuition.
From the program’s published cost table on harding.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.
Harding University Master’s OT Program: FAQ
How long is Harding University’s Master’s OT program?
24 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
How much does Harding University’s Master’s OT program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $74,790 (6 terms × $12,465 tuition). Living costs are extra.
Is Harding University’s Master’s OT 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 Arkansas
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Arkansas is handled by the Arkansas State Medical Board. How to get licensed in Arkansas →
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