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Walsh University MOT Program

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · North Canton, Ohio Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Program length
36 months
Source quote
“Complete your MOT degree in 36 months”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

Visit the official program page ↗

From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
Entry-level master's
Institution type
Private Nonprofit
Share taught by distance education
50-74%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2023/2024
Next ACOTE on-site review
2030/2031
Address
2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, OH 44720-3336

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

87% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 92.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%100%97%94%87%

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
Observation hours
20 hours 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
$69,485

Total includes estimated total cost of the MOT program (6 semesters).

From the program’s published cost table on walsh.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.

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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.

Walsh University MOT Program: FAQ

How long is Walsh University’s MOT program?

36 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Walsh University’s MOT program?

Observation hours: 20 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Walsh University’s NBCOT pass rate?

87% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 92.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Walsh University’s MOT program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $69,485. Living costs are extra.

Is Walsh University’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 Ohio

$99,390median annual pay
$70,080–$123,80010th–90th percentile
6,760occupational therapists employed

U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.

Licensing in Ohio is handled by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. How to get licensed in Ohio →

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