Entry-level master's
Winston-Salem State University MSOT Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Winston-Salem, North Carolina Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Source quote
“In the MSOT program at Winston-Salem State University”
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
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2016/2017
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2026/2027
- Address
- 432 F.L. Atkins, 601 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0003
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 · 87.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97% | 92% | 93% | 93% | 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
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
- $28,946
Total includes in-state tuition, fees and program costs, 2 years.
From the program’s published cost table on wssu.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.
Winston-Salem State University MSOT Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for Winston-Salem State University’s MSOT program?
Observation hours: 25 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Winston-Salem State University’s NBCOT pass rate?
77% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 87.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Winston-Salem State University’s MSOT program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $28,946. Living costs are extra.
Is Winston-Salem State University’s MSOT 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 North Carolina
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in North Carolina is handled by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in North Carolina →
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