Entry-level OTD

Methodist University OTD Program

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Fayetteville, North Carolina Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Program length
3 years (36 months, 9 semesters)
Credits
115
Source quote
“Program Length: 3 years (36 months) Semesters: 9 Total Credit Hours: 115”

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
0%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2020/2021
Next ACOTE on-site review
2027/2028
Address
5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311-1420

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

90% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 93% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%100%100%89%90%

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 (prerequisite GPA) source
GRE
Not required source
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
Observation hours
10 hours 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
$127,665

Total includes tuition plus lab and activity fees (2026–27).

From the program’s published cost table on methodist.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.

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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.

Methodist University OTD Program: FAQ

How long is Methodist University’s OTD program?

3 years (36 months, 9 semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

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

Minimum GPA 3.0 (prerequisite GPA). GRE: not required. Observation hours: 10 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Methodist University’s NBCOT pass rate?

90% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 93% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Methodist University’s OTD program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $127,665. Living costs are extra.

Is Methodist 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 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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