Entry-level master's
New York Institute of Technology MS Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS) · Glen Head, New York Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS)
Source quote
“Occupational Therapy, M.S. | New York Tech”
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
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2020/2021
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2030/2031
- Address
- Riland Building, Room 333, Nelson A. Rockefeller Academic Center, Glen Head, NY 11545
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
88% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 89.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97% | 98% | 83% | 97% | 88% |
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
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
- $151,925
Total includes tuition, college and program fees, health insurance.
From the program’s published cost table on nyit.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at New York Institute of Technology
- Entry-level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) — Glen Head, 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.
New York Institute of Technology MS Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for New York Institute of Technology’s MS program?
Observation hours: 50 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is New York Institute of Technology’s NBCOT pass rate?
88% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 89.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does New York Institute of Technology’s MS program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $151,925. Living costs are extra.
Is New York Institute of Technology’s MS 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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