Occupational Therapy Degrees

Entry-Level OTD Programs

Entry-level occupational therapy doctorate programs intended to prepare students for initial entry into the profession, with accreditation status, fieldwork and delivery details.

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Entry-level OTD programs require an earlier degree and prerequisites. Admission does not guarantee eligibility to sit for NBCOT certification or obtain a license.

191 programs

  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Doctor of Occupational Therapy (In-person option)

    Northern Arizona University · Phoenix, Arizona

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance required28 months including fieldwork and the capstone in the final semester
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

    Northern Kentucky University · Highland Heights, Kentucky

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance not confirmed
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Occupational Therapy Doctorate

    Notre Dame of Maryland University · Baltimore, Maryland

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance not confirmed
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)

    Nova Southeastern University · Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance not confirmedthree-year program: 114 credit hours total
    In-person requirements
    In person: Fieldwork required, Capstone required
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.), Tampa Bay

    Nova Southeastern University · Clearwater, Florida

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance not confirmedthree-year program: 114 credit hours total
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)Combined

    Occupational Therapy Dual Admission (bachelor's and OTD)

    Nova Southeastern University · Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)
    Accreditation
    Accreditation not confirmed
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance not confirmedSeven years (4+3); accelerated tracks 6 years (3+) and 5 years (2+, by invitation only)
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    OTD

    Pacific University · Hillsboro, Oregon

    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance not confirmedthree-year program
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)Combined

    Entry-Level Dual-Degree BS in Health Science Studies/Doctor of Occupational Therapy (4+2)

    Quinnipiac University · Hamden, Connecticut

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance not confirmed6 years (4 undergraduate + 2 graduate)
    In-person requirements
    In person: Fieldwork required, Capstone required
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Occupational Therapy

    Quinnipiac University · Hamden, Connecticut

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance not confirmed3 full-time years including summer sessions
    In-person requirements
    In person: Fieldwork required, Capstone required
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)Combined

    Regis-Creighton 3+3 Bachelor's to OTD

    Regis University · Denver, Colorado

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Creighton University)
    Accreditation
    Accreditation not confirmed
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance not confirmedSix years (3+3); eight consecutive Creighton semesters with summer intensives
    Tuition
    $47,490 per year, 2026-27
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Occupational Therapy Doctorate

    Roberts Wesleyan University · Rochester, New York

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance required3 years full-time
    In-person requirements
    In person: Fieldwork required
    Tuition
    $1,030 per credit hour, 2026-27
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Occupational Therapy Doctorate

    Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, New York

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Candidacy
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance not confirmed
    In-person requirements
    In person: Capstone required
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)

    Rockhurst University · Kansas City, Missouri

    Official award
    Occupational Therapy Doctorate
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance not confirmed2.5 years
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)

    Rocky Mountain College · Billings, Montana

    Official award
    Occupational Therapy Doctorate
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance not confirmed
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

    Rush University · Chicago, Illinois

    Official award
    Occupational Therapy Doctorate
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance not confirmedEight semesters, just under three years
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Occupational Therapy Doctorate

    Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Newark, New Jersey

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance not confirmed8 semesters, 109 credits
    In-person requirements
    In person: Fieldwork required, Capstone required
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DrOT)

    Saint Joseph's University · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance not confirmedthree years full-time
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Doctor of Occupational Therapy

    Samuel Merritt University · Oakland, California

    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance required3 Years (8 Semesters)
    In-person requirements
    In person: Fieldwork required, Capstone required
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)

    San Jose State University · San Jose, California

    Official award
    Occupational Therapy Doctorate
    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Accreditation
    Coursework: HybridCampus attendance requiredThree years of full-time enrollment
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)

    OTD

    Seton Hill University · Greensburg, Pennsylvania

    Accreditation
    ACOTE: Candidacy
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance required3 years
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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  • Entry-level OTOccupational therapy doctorate (OTD)Combined

    3+3 Early Assurance Accelerated Pathway: Occupational Therapy Doctorate

    Shenandoah University · Winchester, Virginia

    Official award
    Doctor of Occupational Therapy
    Accreditation
    Accreditation not confirmed
    Coursework: On campusCampus attendance not confirmed3+3
    Tuition
    Tuition not published
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