Entry-level OTD
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley OTD Program
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Edinburg, Texas Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 3.5 years
Source quote
“Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) ... Total Cost of Program (3.5-year program)”
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
- 0%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2023/2024
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2030/2031
- Address
- 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
77% of new graduates passed in 2025
| 2025 |
|---|
| 77% |
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
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) 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
- $48,640
Total includes tuition and mandatory fees, Texas resident (3.5 years).
From the program’s published cost table on utrgv.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 Rio Grande Valley OTD Program: FAQ
How long is University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s OTD program?
3.5 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s OTD program?
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 Rio Grande Valley’s NBCOT pass rate?
77% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025 (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $48,640. Living costs are extra.
Is University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’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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