Entry-level master's
University of New Mexico MOT Program
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · Albuquerque, New Mexico Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Program length
- 2.5 years
- Format
- In person
Source quote
“an entry-level, in-person Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) ... the cost of the 2.5-year program”
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 master's
- Institution type
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2021/2022
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2031/2032
- Address
- Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, 1155 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
84% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 89.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97% | 100% | 96% | 88% | 84% |
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 50 graded credits) source
- GRE
- Not required source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) 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)
- $41,927
- Total (out-of-state)
- $92,193
Total includes tuition and fees.
From the program’s published cost table on hsc.unm.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 New Mexico MOT Program: FAQ
How long is University of New Mexico’s MOT program?
2.5 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for University of New Mexico’s MOT program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (last 50 graded credits). GRE: 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 New Mexico’s NBCOT pass rate?
84% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 89.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does University of New Mexico’s MOT program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $41,927 in-state ($92,193 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.
Is University of New Mexico’s MOT 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 New Mexico
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in New Mexico is handled by the New Mexico Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy (Regulation and Licensing Department). How to get licensed in New Mexico →