Entry-level master's

Lenoir-Rhyne University MS Program

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS) · Hickory, North Carolina Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS)
Program length
24 months (6 semesters)
Format
In-person with online components
Source quote
“Over the course of 24 months - six consecutive semesters ... integrates asynchronous and synchronous online learning with hands-on, in-person instruction”

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
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2025/2026
Next ACOTE on-site review
2032/2033
Address
College of Health Sciences, 625 7th Ave Pl NE, Hickory, NC 28601

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

92% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 91.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%90%95%88%92%

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
Observation hours
40 hours recommended (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
$55,000

4 full semesters and two summer sessions (2025–2026 rates).

From the program’s published cost table on lr.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.

Lenoir-Rhyne University MS Program: FAQ

How long is Lenoir-Rhyne University’s MS program?

24 months (6 semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Lenoir-Rhyne University’s MS program?

Observation hours: 40 hours recommended (not required). Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Lenoir-Rhyne University’s NBCOT pass rate?

92% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 91.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Lenoir-Rhyne University’s MS program cost?

The program publishes full-program tuition of $55,000 (4 full semesters and two summer sessions (2025–2026 rates)). Living costs are extra.

Is Lenoir-Rhyne 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 North Carolina

$92,940median annual pay
$62,230–$118,30010th–90th percentile
4,490occupational therapists employed

U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.

Licensing in North Carolina is handled by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in North Carolina →

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