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Our Graduate-level Occupational Therapy Programs
Russell Sage College has 100% job placement, thanks to its commitment to academic excellence and clinical experience. Earn a graduate degree to be a leader in the Occupational Therapy field.
We have two programs for those aspiring to become Occupational Therapists – a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) and a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD). Both programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Occupational Therapy Master’s
MSOT (Master of Science of Occupational Therapy)
With a master’s in Occupational Therapy, you’ll help individuals who are recovering from an illness or an injury to return to activities that are important to them.
Program Details
72 Credits
$975 per credit
$3,925 per semester,
Graduate Assistantships available (enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester)
In-person or online program
Graduate in 24 months
$96,370
median annual wage
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook for Occupational Therapists, the median annual wage for this group was $96,370 in May 2023, with employment opportunities expected to grow 11% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Occupational Therapy Doctorate
OTD (Doctor of Occupational Therapy)
A doctorate in Occupational Therapy is the highest level of academic preparation for entry-level occupational therapists. In addition to helping individuals recover from an illness or an injury, individuals with a doctorate in occupational therapy have additional opportunities to take on leadership roles in health care practices and policy organizations or join the faculty of occupational therapy education programs.
Program Details
94 Credits
$975 per credit
$3,925 per semester,
Graduate Assistantships available (enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester)
In-person program
Graduate in 33 months
