Entry-level OTD

University of Pittsburgh OTD Program

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Program length
2 years 8 months (8 terms)
Credits
99
Format
On-campus, full-time
Source quote
“Format(s) On-campus ... Duration 2 years and 8 months (8 terms, including 2 summer terms) ... Full-time Credits 99”

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 OTD
Institution type
Public
Share taught by distance education
0%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2019/2020
Next ACOTE on-site review
2026/2027
Address
Bridgeside Point I, 100 Technology Drive, Suite 350, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3142

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 · 98.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%100%98%98%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
3.0 (cumulative) source
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
Observation hours
12 hours source
TOEFL (iBT) minimum
80 source
Published applicant data
Accepted applicants typically have cumulative and prerequisite GPAs of at least 3.5 source
Class size
60 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.

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 Pittsburgh OTD Program: FAQ

How long is University of Pittsburgh’s OTD program?

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

What are the admission requirements for University of Pittsburgh’s OTD program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 12 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 Pittsburgh’s NBCOT pass rate?

100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 98.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is University of Pittsburgh’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 Pennsylvania

$98,440median annual pay
$69,120–$128,79010th–90th percentile
6,560occupational therapists employed

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

Licensing in Pennsylvania is handled by the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure. How to get licensed in Pennsylvania →

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