Entry-level master's · OTA-to-OT bridge

North Central College Master’s OT Bridge Program

Entry-level master's · Naperville, Illinois Accredited

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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
25-49%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2019/2020
Next ACOTE on-site review
2026/2027
Address
School of Education and Health Sciences, 30 N Brainard St, Naperville, IL 60540

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

82% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 87.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
96%93%95%86%82%

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.

North Central College Master’s OT Bridge Program: FAQ

What is North Central College’s NBCOT pass rate?

82% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 87.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is North Central College’s Master’s OT bridge 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 Illinois

$99,700median annual pay
$73,360–$132,18010th–90th percentile
7,710occupational therapists employed

U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.

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