Entry-level master's
University of Puget Sound MSOT Program
Entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Tacoma, Washington Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
- Program length
- 2.5 years
- Start term
- Fall
Source quote
“single-cohort model entering once a year in the Fall ... (the entire program requires 2-1/2 years to complete) ... Entry-level Master's Program (MSOT)”
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
- Private Nonprofit
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2021/2022
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2031/2032
- Address
- 1500 North Warner Street, #1070, Tacoma, WA 98416-1070
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 · 88.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 88% | 93% | 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
- 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.
Other programs at University of Puget Sound
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) — Tacoma, accredited
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 Puget Sound MSOT Program: FAQ
How long is University of Puget Sound’s MSOT program?
2.5 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for University of Puget Sound’s MSOT program?
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 Puget Sound’s NBCOT pass rate?
84% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 88.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is University of Puget Sound’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 Washington
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Washington is handled by the Washington Occupational Therapy Practice Board (Department of Health). How to get licensed in Washington →
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