MSOT Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

MSOT Tracks

Alvernia offers two Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy degree tracks based upon a student's previous coursework.
 

Track I: Five-Year Combined BSHS + MSOT Program

Description

The five-year Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is for students beginning the program as undergraduates:

• This combined BSHS + MSOT track requires five years of study following a traditional Fall-Spring semester sequence with the first four years focused on the BSHS degree and the fifth year on the MSOT graduate degree.
• Accepted students entering this track as a freshman or as transfer undergraduate student, and maintaining applicable progression and retention requirements, automatically transition from the undergraduate to graduate phases without needing to reapply.
   

Cost of Attendance

Current Cost	2026 Fall Semester	2027 Spring Semester	2026-2027 Academic Year
Tuition	$23,350	$23,350	$46,700
Student Fees *student activities, health and wellness, shuttle service and web fees	$1,385	$1,385	$2,770
Lab Fees	First-Year = $0 Sophomore = $200 Junior = $250 Senior = $300 Fifth-Year = $100	First-Year = $0 Sophomore = $200 Junior = $250 Senior = $300 Fifth-Year = $100	First-Year = $0 Sophomore = $400 Junior = $500 Senior = $600 Fifth-Year = $200
Books and Supplies	$1,750	$1,750	$3,500

*The projected total cost of attendance includes a rate adjustment equivalent to 4%/year. However, rates are subject to change. The cost includes completion of both an earned bachelor and master’s degree.

Total Projected Cost Over Five Years

Tuition	Student Fees	Lab Fees	Books and Supplies
Undergraduate (4 years): $233,452 Graduate (1 year): $25,870	Undergraduate: $11,080 Graduate: $12,935	AY2025/26 = $0 AY2026/27 = $400 AY2027/28 = $500 AY2028/29 = $600 AY2029/30 = $200 Total = $1,700	$5,000

Estimated undergraduate housing and dining costs

Estimated costs for housing and meals as part of the 2026-27 cost of attendance for undergraduate student based on residential status may be found here.
 

Track II: Post-Baccalaureate MSOT

Description

The Post-Baccalaureate Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree program is for students with an earned bachelor’s degree:

• This track requires 2 years and 4 months of study (including foundational, professional, and field-work)
• The Post-Baccalaureate track follows a year-round curriculum sequence: Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall
• Prerequisites include completion of the following:
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Introduction to Sociology or Anthropology
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Lifespan Development or Developmental Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Statistics
  • Kinesiology (Option to complete as a first-semester leveling course with OT 564: Kinesiology for the OT.) 
    
     

Cost of Attendance

Current Cost	2026 Fall Semester	2027 Spring Semester	2027 Summer Semester	2026-2027 Academic Year
Tuition ($995/credit)	$11,940 (12 credits)	$12,935 (13 credits)	$9,950 (10 credits)	$34,825
Comprehensive Fees	$597	$647	$498	$1,724
Lab & Liability Fees	$200	$250	$250	$700
Books and Supplies	$500	$500	$500	$1,500

Total Projected Cost Over 2 Years, 4 Months

Tuition ($995/credit)	Comprehensive Fees	Lab & Liability Fees	Books and Supplies
$76,615 (77 credits)	$3,831	$1,700	$3,500

Program Overview

Career Options with an Occupational Therapy Degree

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of occupational therapists is projected to grow 14 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. Occupational therapy will continue to be an important part of treatment for people with various illnesses and disabilities, such as Alzheimer’s disease, cerebral palsy, autism, or the loss of a limb. The median annual wage for occupational therapists in 2024 was $98,340.

• Rehabilitation Director for skilled nursing facility
• Home Health OT
• Pediatric OT for inpatient and outpatient clinics
• School-based and Telehealth OT
• Early Intervention OT
• Hand therapist
• Staff therapist for hospitals
• Occupational Therapist for VA Medical Centers
• OT in the Army Medical Specialist Corps
• Investigator/Track Research for large corporation
• Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for a university
• OT in community Mental Health Centers
• Occupational Therapist specializing in low vision, driver rehabilitation, work hardening, home and environmental modifications, and sensory integration
   

NBCOT Results

Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the national certification exam to become board certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Alvernia boasts a competitive pass rate on this exam.

Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online.
 

Learn More

For more information about Alvernia’s Five-Year Combined BSHS+MSOT program, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at 1-888-ALVERNIA or 610-796-8269 or admissions@alvernia.edu.

For more information about Alvernia’s Post-Baccalaureate MSOT program, please contact the School of Graduate and Adult Admissions Office at 610-796-5187 or gradandadult@alvernia.edu.

Or reach out directly to:

Jayme Ober, OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, CNMI
OTD Program Director and OT Department Chair
jayme.ober@alvernia.edu

Amanda Stilianos, OTD, OTR/L, CDP
MSOT Program Director and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
amanda.stilianos@alvernia.edu