Program type
Occupational therapy programs (master's or doctorate)
Master's degree (most common) or doctorate
Typical length
Master's programs usually take 2 to 3 years“Master's degree programs usually take 2 to 3 years to complete...” BLS OOH: Occupational Therapists
Who approves it
To sit for the qualifying exam you need a degree from an accredited program that includes fieldwork.
Accreditation
ACOTE accredits occupational therapy and OT assistant programs.
ACOTE: Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA (per ACOTE).
Find accredited programsWhat to check before you enroll
- ACOTE accreditation
- Fieldwork placements
- NBCOT exam outcomes
Where it leads
Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
Program finder
Searching approved programs by state and city is coming soon. Until then, use the accreditor directories above, your state board's approved list and the Department of Education's College Scorecard.