Entry-level master's
Mercy University Master’s OT Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy · Dobbs Ferry, New York Not admitting
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Program length
- 2 years, full-time
- Credits
- 60
- Format
- Weekend (classes about every other weekend)
Mercy admitted its final MS cohort in Fall 2025; it is moving to an entry-level OTD.
Source quote
“ing lives. If you want an endlessly rewarding career in Occupational Therapy, Mercy University's Graduate Occupational Therapy (OT) weekend program is for you. We offer a 60 credit, two year, full-time, weekend program with classes scheduled approximately every other weekend. The program incorporates a variety of learning methods including a mixture of lecture, discussion, small group problem solving, hands-on experiences, problem ... E) has granted the program candidacy status. Admissions for the new program opened in Summer 2026 for a Spring 2027 cohort. The Masters in Occupational Therapy Program has admitted its final cohort, starting Fall 2025. The Doctoral Program will begin in Spring 2027 and the Program has opened an admission cycle for a seat in the Entry-Level Doctoral program in the Summer of 2”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
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
- 2020/2021
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2030/2031
- Address
- 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
76% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 77.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94% | 94% | 86% | 70% | 76% |
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
- TOEFL (iBT) minimum
- 80 source
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
- $74,360
60 credits.
From the program’s published cost table on mercy.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at Mercy University
- Entry-level OTD — Dobbs Ferry, provisional candidacy
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.
Mercy University Master’s OT Program: FAQ
How long is Mercy University’s Master’s OT program?
2 years, full-time, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What is Mercy University’s NBCOT pass rate?
76% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 77.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Mercy University’s Master’s OT program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $74,360 (60 credits). Living costs are extra.
Is Mercy University’s Master’s OT 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
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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