Entry-level OTD

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey OTD Program

Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) · Newark, New Jersey Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Program length
3 years (8 semesters)
Format
Full-time, in person
Source quote
“Students will complete their degree in 8 semesters ... Total Cost of Program (3 year program) ... The OTD program is a full time in person pro[gram]”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
Entry-level OTD
Institution type
Public
Share taught by distance education
0%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2023/2024
Next ACOTE on-site review
2030/2031
Address
School of Health Professions, 65 Bergen Street, Suite 120, Newark, NJ 07107-1709

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

78% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 89% average over the last 2 reported years

20242025
100%78%

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

Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
TOEFL (iBT) minimum
100 source
Class size
30 source

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
$116,186

Total includes tuition, fees and books (2024–2027).

From the program’s published cost table on shp.rutgers.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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey OTD Program: FAQ

How long is Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s OTD program?

3 years (8 semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s OTD program?

Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s NBCOT pass rate?

78% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 89% on average over the last 2 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s OTD program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $116,186. Living costs are extra.

Is Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’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 Jersey

$103,410median annual pay
$78,690–$159,23010th–90th percentile
6,290occupational therapists employed

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

Licensing in New Jersey is handled by the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council (Division of Consumer Affairs). How to get licensed in New Jersey →

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