Entry-level OTD
University of Texas at El Paso OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · El Paso, Texas Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 3 years (9 semesters)
Source quote
“OTD curriculum can be completed in nine semesters (three years). We are no longer accepting applications for the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree”
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 OTD
- Institution type
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2031/2032
- Address
- College of Health Sciences, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968-8900
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
| 2025 |
|---|
| 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
- GRE
- Not required source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
- Observation hours
- 40 hours source
- Class size
- 27 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)
- $43,000
- Total (out-of-state)
- $98,000
Total includes approximate tuition and fees for 9 semesters.
From the program’s published cost table on utep.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 Texas at El Paso OTD Program: FAQ
How long is University of Texas at El Paso’s OTD program?
3 years (9 semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for University of Texas at El Paso’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Observation hours: 40 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 Texas at El Paso’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025 (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does University of Texas at El Paso’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $43,000 in-state ($98,000 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.
Is University of Texas at El Paso’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 Texas
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Texas is handled by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners). How to get licensed in Texas →
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