Entry-level OTD
University of Nebraska Medical Center OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Omaha, Nebraska Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 3 years (8 semesters)
- Format
- Full-time; Kearney or Omaha campus (linked by distance technology)
- Start term
- Fall (August)
Source quote
“Course Load Full-time Duration 3 years (8 semesters) Campus Kearney & Omaha Start Date Fall semester begins in August”
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
- 50-74%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2023/2024
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2030/2031
- Address
- S 42nd &, Emile St, Omaha, NE 68198-4000
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 2 reported years
| 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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
- Minimum GPA
- 2.5 (cumulative) source
- GRE
- Not required source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
- Observation hours
- Not required 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 (in-state)
- $84,590
- Total (out-of-state)
- $132,210
Total includes tuition, fees and program costs for the entire program.
From the program’s published cost table on unmc.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 Nebraska Medical Center OTD Program: FAQ
How long is University of Nebraska Medical Center’s OTD program?
3 years (8 semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for University of Nebraska Medical Center’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 2.5 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Observation hours: not required. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is University of Nebraska Medical Center’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 100% on average over the last 2 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does University of Nebraska Medical Center’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $84,590 in-state ($132,210 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.
Is University of Nebraska Medical Center’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 Nebraska
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Nebraska is handled by the Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit, Office of Rehabilitation & Community Services. How to get licensed in Nebraska →
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