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Entry-level OTD

Tufts University OTD Program

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) · Medford, Massachusetts Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Source quote
“Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate”

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
Private Nonprofit
Share taught by distance education
0%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2021/2022
Next ACOTE on-site review
2028/2029
Address
574 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA 02155-7084

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 · 100% average over the last 3 reported years

2022202320242025
100%100%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

Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
Published applicant data
Average student GPA 3.6; cohorts of about 35 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
$141,744

Total includes tuition and fees for the 3-year degree (before scholarships).

From the program’s published cost table on as.tufts.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.

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.

Tufts University OTD Program: FAQ

What are the admission requirements for Tufts University’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 Tufts University’s NBCOT pass rate?

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

How much does Tufts University’s OTD program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $141,744. Living costs are extra.

Is Tufts University’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 Massachusetts

$100,930median annual pay
$73,140–$127,38010th–90th percentile
6,510occupational therapists employed

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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