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Entry-level OTD

Misericordia University OTD Program

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Dallas, Pennsylvania Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Source quote
“the Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree track”

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
25-49%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2024/2025
Next ACOTE on-site review
2031/2032
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

100% of new graduates passed in 2025

2025
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.

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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.

Misericordia University OTD Program: FAQ

What is Misericordia University’s NBCOT pass rate?

100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025 (NBCOT school performance data).

Is Misericordia 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 Pennsylvania

$98,440median annual pay
$69,120–$128,79010th–90th percentile
6,560occupational therapists employed

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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