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Entry-level OTD

New York Institute of Technology OTD Program

Entry-level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Glen Head, New York Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Entry-level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Credits
91
Source quote
“l Therapy, M.S. Occupational Therapy, OTD Admission Requirements Curriculum OTD Semester Maps Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies Undergraduate Minors The entry-level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) prepares students for a career in occupational therapy, a health profession in great demand. Occupational therapy is the use of purposeful activities (occupations) with clients ... urrent Students Faculty & Staff Alumni Vancouver Request Info Visit Apply Give Occupational Therapy, OTD Home > Academics > Degrees > Occupational Therapy, OTD Program Snapshot 91 Credits Program Resources Curriculum Semester Map Admission Requirements Accreditation, Graduation Data, and Pass Rates Scholarships Related Links School of Health Pro”

Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 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
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2022/2023
Next ACOTE on-site review
2029/2030
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

89% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 95% average over the last 3 reported years

202320242025
100%96%89%

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 (cumulative) source
Observation hours
50 hours source

Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.

Published program cost

Total
$178,925

Total includes 91 credits at $1,800 plus college and program fees and health insurance.

From the program’s published cost table on nyit.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.

New York Institute of Technology OTD Program: FAQ

What are the admission requirements for New York Institute of Technology’s OTD program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 50 hours. 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?

89% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 95% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does New York Institute of Technology’s OTD program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $178,925. Living costs are extra.

Is New York Institute of Technology’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 New York

$96,390median annual pay
$64,770–$133,70010th–90th percentile
11,690occupational therapists employed

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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