Entry-level OTD
University of Alabama at Birmingham OTD Program
Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Birmingham, Alabama Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Source quote
“We offer: Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)”
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 OTD
- Institution type
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 0%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2022/2023
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2029/2030
- Address
- School of Health Professions, 1720 Second Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-1212
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
94% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 92.5% average over the last 2 reported years
| 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 94% |
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
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Published program cost
- Total
- $74,553
Total includes tuition and fees for Alabama residents, cohort beginning Summer 2026.
From the program’s published cost table on uab.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.
University of Alabama at Birmingham OTD Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for University of Alabama at Birmingham’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 20 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is University of Alabama at Birmingham’s NBCOT pass rate?
94% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 92.5% on average over the last 2 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does University of Alabama at Birmingham’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $74,553. Living costs are extra.
Is University of Alabama at Birmingham’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 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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