Entry-level master's
University of Southern Maine MOT Program
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · Lewiston, Maine Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Program length
- 24 months
Source quote
“Earn your Master of Occupational Therapy In just 24 months”
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
- 25-49%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2025/2026
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2030/2031
- Address
- 51 Westminster Street, Lewiston, ME 04240-3534
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
78% of new graduates passed in 2025
| 2025 |
|---|
| 78% |
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
- Program tuition
- $36,176
- Total
- $47,360
68 credits, 2025–2026 rates.
From the program’s published cost table on usm.maine.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at University of Southern Maine
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (bachelor’s degree) — Portland, preaccreditation
- Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) — Lewiston, 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 Southern Maine MOT Program: FAQ
How long is University of Southern Maine’s MOT program?
24 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What is University of Southern Maine’s NBCOT pass rate?
78% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025 (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does University of Southern Maine’s MOT program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $36,176 (68 credits, 2025–2026 rates). Living costs are extra.
Is University of Southern Maine’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 Maine
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Maine is handled by the Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (Office of Professional & Occupational Regulation). How to get licensed in Maine →
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- University of New England Entry-level master's
- Husson University Entry-level OTD
- U. of New England (OTD) Entry-level OTD