Entry-level master's

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MSOT Program

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Belton, Texas Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Program length
2.5 years
Format
On-campus, full-time
Start term
Spring
Source quote
“MSOT program at UMHB is a 2.5 year, full-time on-campus program ... Applications for the Spring 2027 Cohort are now open”

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 Nonprofit
Share taught by distance education
0%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2021/2022
Next ACOTE on-site review
2028/2029
Address
900 College Street, Box 8023, Belton, TX 76513

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

89% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 85% average over the last 3 reported years

2022202320242025
100%86%80%89%

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 (last 60 hours) source
GRE
Not required source
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
Observation hours
40 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

Total
$99,950

Total includes tuition and fees.

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

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MSOT Program: FAQ

How long is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s MSOT program?

2.5 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s MSOT program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (last 60 hours). GRE: not required. Observation hours: 40 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s NBCOT pass rate?

89% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 85% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s MSOT program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $99,950. Living costs are extra.

Is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’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 Texas

$106,140median annual pay
$76,350–$135,20010th–90th percentile
13,400occupational therapists employed

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

Licensing in Texas is handled by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners). How to get licensed in Texas →

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