Entry-level master's

Stanbridge University MSOT Program

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Irvine, California Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Program length
About 26–27 months
Credits
117 quarter credits
Source quote
“The MSOT program is 117 quarter credit hours and takes approximately 26–27 months to complete”

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
Private Profit
Share taught by distance education
25-49%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2021/2022
Next ACOTE on-site review
2031/2032
Address
2041 Business Center Drive, Suite 107, Irvine, CA 92612-1491

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

86% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 93.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%100%98%97%86%

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
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
Observation hours
16 hours 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

Program tuition
$107,753
Total
$109,995

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

Stanbridge University MSOT Program: FAQ

How long is Stanbridge University’s MSOT program?

About 26–27 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Stanbridge University’s MSOT program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 16 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Stanbridge University’s NBCOT pass rate?

86% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 93.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Stanbridge University’s MSOT program cost?

The program publishes full-program tuition of $107,753. Living costs are extra.

Is Stanbridge 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 California

$124,510median annual pay
$85,550–$158,56010th–90th percentile
13,810occupational therapists employed

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

Licensing in California is handled by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in California →

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