Entry-level master's · OTA-to-OT bridge
University of Texas at Tyler MOT Bridge Program
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · Tyler, Texas Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Format
- Hybrid (blended online + on-campus)
Source quote
“five semesters of blended instruction, combining online with on-campus delivery”
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%, 50-74%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2020/2021
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 11937 US-271, Tyler, TX 75708, H Building OT Program Floor 3, Tyler, TX 75708
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 · 97.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 96% | 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.
Admission requirements
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Published program cost
- Total
- $29,137
Total includes tuition and fees, entry-level pathway (63 credits).
From the program’s published cost table on uttyler.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 Tyler MOT Bridge Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for University of Texas at Tyler’s MOT bridge program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (last 60 hours). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is University of Texas at Tyler’s NBCOT pass rate?
96% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 97.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does University of Texas at Tyler’s MOT bridge program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $29,137. Living costs are extra.
Is University of Texas at Tyler’s MOT bridge 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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