Entry-level master's · OTA-to-OT bridge
Salem State University Master’s OT Bridge Program
BS/MS in Occupational Therapy (for OTA graduates) · Salem, Massachusetts Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- BS/MS in Occupational Therapy (for OTA graduates)
- Format
- Part-time, evening
Only for students who have completed an accredited OTA associate program.
Source quote
“The BS/MS in Occupational Therapy is only for students who have already completed an accredited two-year occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program ... offered part time, with evening hours”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 25-49%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2017/2018
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01915
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
88% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 88% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96% | 94% | 89% | 87% | 88% |
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
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.
Salem State University Master’s OT Bridge Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for Salem State University’s Master’s OT bridge program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Salem State University’s NBCOT pass rate?
88% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 88% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is Salem State University’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 Massachusetts
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Massachusetts is handled by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals (Division of Occupational Licensure). How to get licensed in Massachusetts →
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