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Saginaw Valley State University MSOT Program

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · University Center, Michigan Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Source quote
“Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) - SVSU”

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 master's
Institution type
Public
Share taught by distance education
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2021/2022
Next ACOTE on-site review
2031/2032
Address
7400 Bay Road, BA215, University Center, MI 48710-0001

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

100% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 99.3% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
98%98%98%100%100%

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
30 hours source

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

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.

Saginaw Valley State University MSOT Program: FAQ

What are the admission requirements for Saginaw Valley State University’s MSOT program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 30 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Saginaw Valley State University’s NBCOT pass rate?

100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 99.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is Saginaw Valley State University’s MSOT 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 Michigan

$89,910median annual pay
$66,580–$105,72010th–90th percentile
5,120occupational 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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