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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
M.S.O.T (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
80 Credits
$950 per credit
$3850 per semester,
Graduate Assistantships available if enrolled in at least 9 credits
In-person program
Graduate in two-and-a-half years if full time
$85,570
median annual wage
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook for Occupational Therapists, the median annual wage for this group was $85,570 in May 2021, with employment opportunities expected to grow 14% from 2021 to 2031 (The average growth rate for all occupations is 5% according to the Bureau.)
Occupational Therapy Doctorate
O.T.D. (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
100 Credits
$950 per credit
$3850 per semester,
Graduate Assistantships available if enrolled in at least 9 credits
In-person program
Graduate in three years if full time
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Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy & Program Director, MSOT and OTD