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Department of Occupational Therapy
Our entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) is designed to educate future occupational therapists to be leaders in the profession and health care. The OTD curriculum provides students hands-on learning supported by theory and evidence-based practice so they are ready to excel in any practice setting they choose upon graduation.
Occupational therapy is a vital, evidence-based health profession that addresses the needs of individuals, communities, and populations. Occupational therapists work with people across the lifespan to support their ability to participate in meaningful living activities—or occupations. The OTD degree program at UT Health San Antonio is an exciting curriculum that prepares graduates to be highly skilled and compassionate practitioners. Some strengths of the OT program include its affordable tuition; being part of an academic health center; and being located in vibrant, diverse San Antonio.
Accreditation
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Program Outcomes
Program results from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at: https://secure.nbcot.org/data/schoolstats.aspx
Graduation Rate
The total number of graduates from the UT Health San Antonio Master of Occupational Therapy Program during the three-year period of 2016-2018 was 119.
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| Graduation Year | Total of Program Graduates Per Year |
Graduation Rate By Cohort Graduating/Entering |
| 2017 | 40 |
100% (On-time Graduates only) |
| 2018 | 41 |
100% (On-time Graduates only) |
| 2019 | 38 |
93% (On-time Graduates only) |
| Total | 119 |
Cost of Attendance OTD program
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Texas Residents Rates
| Current Cost | OTD Program Year 1 | OTD Program Year 2 | OTD Program Year 3 | Total Tuition of the Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,120 | $9,372 | $4,473 | $22,965 |
| Fees | $2,940 | $2,980 | $2,104 | $8,024 |
| Books | $1,400 | $1,200 | $600 | $3,200 |
| Room/Board | $19,318 | $19,318 | $14,488 | $53,124 |
| Health Insurance | $2,789 | $2,789 | $2,096 | $7,674 |
| Transportation | $5,598 | $5,598 | $4,198 | $15,934 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,000 | $3,000 | $2,250 | $8,250 |
| Total Cost | $44,165 | $44,257 | $30,209 | $118,631 |
Nonresident Rates
| Current Cost | OTD Program Year 1 | OTD Program Year 2 | OTD Program Year 3 | Total Tuition of the Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,000 | $27,940 | $13,335 | $67,275 |
| Fees | $2,940 | $2,980 | $2,104 | $8,024 |
| Books | $1,400 | $1,200 | $600 | $3,200 |
| Room/Board | $19,318 | $19,318 | $14,488 | $53,124 |
| Health Insurance | $2,789 | $2,789 | $2,096 | $7,674 |
| Transportation | $5,598 | $5,598 | $4,198 | $15,934 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,000 | $3,000 | $2,250 | $8,250 |
| Total Cost | $61,044 | $62,825 | $39,071 | $162,940 |
Costs listed above reflect tuition and required fees for in-state and out-of-state residents. The cost of books or a computer and are subject to change. Other fees may apply.
News & Events
Upcoming Event
Occupational Therapy Virtual Information Session
Join us for a Virtual Information Session where you will have the opportunity to meet OT faculty, learn about the OTD curriculum, program requirements and the application process.
We hope you can join us!