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New York University Master’s OT Program

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (professional program) · New York, New York Not admitting

Not admitting new students. NYU has suspended enrollment in the professional MS; apply to the entry-level OTD instead. The program’s website says: “we have decided to suspend enrollment in the Master of Science Occupational Therapy” (checked October 8, 2026).

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (professional program)
Credits
69
Format
On campus
Source quote
“have decided to suspend enrollment in the Master of Science Occupational Therapy. We encourage you to explore our Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy . 69 Total Credits Required The Master of Science Professional Program prepares graduates to become registered occupational therapists. Curricular Requirements (2023-2024) Program Require ... Therapy. We encourage you to explore our Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy . The New York University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is an on-campus academic program designed to enable a graduate to meet the educational requirements to qualify for professional licensure as an Occupational Therapist in New York State and all”

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 master's
Institution type
Private Nonprofit
Share taught by distance education
0%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2024/2025
Next ACOTE on-site review
2027/2028
Address
Steinhardt Sch. of Culture, Education, and Human Development, 82 Washington Square East, New York, NY 10003-6680

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

94% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 94.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
98%96%96%94%94%

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.

New York University Master’s OT Program: FAQ

What is New York University’s NBCOT pass rate?

94% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 94.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is New York University’s Master’s OT 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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