Entry-level master's
Tuskegee University MSOT Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Tuskegee, Alabama Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
- Program length
- 2 years
- Start term
- Fall (mid-August)
Source quote
“The new 2-year MS program in OT ... Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program ... fall semester starts mid-August”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Candidacy
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- School of Nursing and Allied Health, 1200 W Montgomery Rd, Tuskegee, AL 36088-1696
A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
75% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 55.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65% | 54% | 29% | 63% | 75% |
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
- 20 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
- $50,946
- Total
- $60,614
2-year program, 2025–2026.
From the program’s published cost table on tuskegee.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.
Tuskegee University MSOT Program: FAQ
How long is Tuskegee University’s MSOT program?
2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Tuskegee University’s MSOT program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 20 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Tuskegee University’s NBCOT pass rate?
75% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 55.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Tuskegee University’s MSOT program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $50,946 (2-year program, 2025–2026). Living costs are extra.
Is Tuskegee University’s MSOT program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Candidacy” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
Pay in Alabama
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Alabama is handled by the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in Alabama →
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