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Entry-level OTD

Marquette University OTD Program

Entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) · Milwaukee, Wisconsin Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Program length
3 years (9 semesters)
Format
Primarily in person
Source quote
“entry-level clinical occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program is a three-year, nine-semester professional course of study ... primarily in person with only two courses online”

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 OTD
Institution type
Private Nonprofit
Share taught by distance education
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2022/2023
Next ACOTE on-site review
2029/2030
Address
1700 W. Wells Street, 1700 Building, Milwaukee, WI 53233

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 · 100% average over the last 3 reported years

202320242025
100%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

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.

Marquette University OTD Program: FAQ

How long is Marquette University’s OTD program?

3 years (9 semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Marquette University’s OTD program?

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

What is Marquette University’s NBCOT pass rate?

100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 100% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is Marquette University’s OTD 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 Wisconsin

$92,390median annual pay
$73,610–$110,95010th–90th percentile
3,710occupational therapists employed

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

Licensing in Wisconsin is handled by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board). How to get licensed in Wisconsin →

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