Entry-level OTD

University of South Dakota OTD Program

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Vermillion, South Dakota Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Format
On-campus (Vermillion)
Source quote
“Occupational Therapy (OTD) Doctorate Vermillion Main Campus”

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
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2022/2023
Next ACOTE on-site review
2032/2033
Address
Sanford Coyote Sports Center Room A375A, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069-2390

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

96% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 98.7% average over the last 3 reported years

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100%100%100%100%96%

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.

Published program cost

Total (in-state)
$63,869
Total (out-of-state)
$125,903

Total includes all estimated costs; SD Advantage rate $91,824.

From the program’s published cost table on usd.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 South Dakota OTD Program: FAQ

What is University of South Dakota’s NBCOT pass rate?

96% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 98.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does University of South Dakota’s OTD program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $63,869 in-state ($125,903 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.

Is University of South Dakota’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 South Dakota

$85,050median annual pay
$65,820–$106,52010th–90th percentile
490occupational therapists employed

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

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