Entry-level OTD
Utica University OTD Program
Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Utica, New York Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 3 years (8 semesters)
- Credits
- 105
Source quote
“to graduation at the doctoral level will be 6 years. For those admitted with a bachelor’s degree in a related field, the time for completion would be 3 years. This consists of 105 credits over 8 semesters, including fieldwork and a 14-week capstone experience. Click to Open Admissions Criteria for entry-level Occupational Therapy (OTD) Dual Degree with Health Sciences Freshman Applicants must have: High School Grade”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2031/2032
- Address
- School of Health Professions and Education, 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, NY 13502-4892
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
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
- Program tuition
- $127,995
8-semester program.
From the program’s published cost table on utica.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at Utica University
- Entry-level master's — Utica, 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.
Utica University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Utica University’s OTD program?
3 years (8 semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Utica University’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
How much does Utica University’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $127,995 (8-semester program). Living costs are extra.
Is Utica University’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 New York
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in New York is handled by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Occupational Therapy). How to get licensed in New York →
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