Entry-level master's
Misericordia University MSOT Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Dallas, Pennsylvania Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Also offers a weekend entry-level master's program.
Source quote
“Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degree track ... Weekend Entry-Level Master's Program”
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
- Private Nonprofit
- Share taught by distance education
- 25-49%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2019/2020
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2029/2030
- Address
- 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612-1098
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
93% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 94.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | 97% | 100% | 90% | 93% |
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.
Other programs at Misericordia University
- Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) — Dallas, 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.
Misericordia University MSOT Program: FAQ
What is Misericordia University’s NBCOT pass rate?
93% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 94.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is Misericordia University’s MSOT 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 Pennsylvania
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Pennsylvania is handled by the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure. How to get licensed in Pennsylvania →
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