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Towson University MS Program

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS) · Towson, Maryland Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS)
Source quote
“Occupational Therapy M.S.”

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
Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001

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 · 95.3% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%100%86%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.

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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.

Towson University MS Program: FAQ

What is Towson University’s NBCOT pass rate?

100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 95.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is Towson University’s MS 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 Maryland

$106,980median annual pay
$76,650–$132,30010th–90th percentile
2,390occupational therapists employed

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

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

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