Entry-level OTD

North Central College OTD Program

Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) · Naperville, Illinois Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Program length
27 months (seven semesters)
Credits
112
Format
Mix of online, traditional and hybrid courses
Start term
Spring

North Central says the program is accredited by ACOTE.

Source quote
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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
Last ACOTE on-site review
2025/2026
Next ACOTE on-site review
2032/2033
Address
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.

Admission requirements

Minimum GPA
3.0 (cumulative) source
GRE
Not required source
Observation hours
30 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
$113,311

Total includes direct costs (tuition and fees).

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

North Central College OTD Program: FAQ

How long is North Central College’s OTD program?

27 months (seven semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for North Central College’s OTD program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Observation hours: 30 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

How much does North Central College’s OTD program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $113,311. Living costs are extra.

Is North Central College’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 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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