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Hofstra University MS Program

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS) · Hempstead, New York Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS)
Source quote
“The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT) program”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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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
2030/2031
Address
School of Health Professions and Human Services, 1000 Hempstead Tpke, Hempstead, NY 11549

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

89% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 93.3% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
97%93%97%94%89%

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

Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) 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.

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.

Hofstra University MS Program: FAQ

What are the admission requirements for Hofstra University’s MS program?

Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Hofstra University’s NBCOT pass rate?

89% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 93.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is Hofstra 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

$96,390median annual pay
$64,770–$133,70010th–90th percentile
11,690occupational therapists employed

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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