Entry-level master's
Kean University MS Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS) · Hillside, New Jersey Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS)
- Program length
- 6 academic semesters + 6 months fieldwork
Source quote
“M.S. in Occupational Therapy ... Each student completes six semesters of required academic courses and at least six months of supervised fieldwork”
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
- 2023/2024
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2033/2034
- Address
- Nathan Weiss Graduate College, 1000 Morris Ave, Hillside, NJ 07083
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
96% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 92% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 87% | 93% | 96% |
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 (cumulative) source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
- Observation hours
- Not required 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
- Program tuition (in-state)
- $71,864
- Program tuition (out-of-state)
- $75,025
.
From the program’s published cost table on kean.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at Kean University
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) — Hillside, accredited
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.
Kean University MS Program: FAQ
How long is Kean University’s MS program?
6 academic semesters + 6 months fieldwork, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Kean University’s MS program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: not required. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Kean University’s NBCOT pass rate?
96% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 92% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Kean University’s MS program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $71,864 in-state ($75,025 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.
Is Kean 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 Jersey
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in New Jersey is handled by the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council (Division of Consumer Affairs). How to get licensed in New Jersey →
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