Entry-level master's
James Madison University MOT Program
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · Harrisonburg, Virginia Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Source quote
“The James Madison University Master of Occupational Therapy Program is accredited”
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
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2022/2023
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- Department of Health Professions, 800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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 · 98.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 96% | 95% | 100% | 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
- GRE
- Not required source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
- Observation hours
- 20 hours source
- Class size
- 24 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
- $46,610
Total includes tuition and fees for Virginia residents.
From the program’s published cost table on jmu.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.
James Madison University MOT Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for James Madison University’s MOT program?
GRE: not required. Observation hours: 20 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is James Madison University’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 98.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does James Madison University’s MOT program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $46,610. Living costs are extra.
Is James Madison University’s MOT 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 Virginia
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Virginia is handled by the Virginia Board of Medicine (Department of Health Professions). How to get licensed in Virginia →
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