OT school profile
Abilene Christian University OT Masters
Abilene, TX. Compare accreditation status, delivery format, ACOTE review timing, and NBCOT results for this occupational therapy program.
Program snapshot
At-a-glance facts before you shortlist
Start with the visible facts applicants expect, then use the decision snapshot and source links to see what public data can and cannot answer.
At-a-glance
Abilene Christian University
Cost, acceptance, and enrollment metrics are not matched for this program yet.
- Location
- Abilene, TX
- Credential
- OT Masters
- Latest NBCOT
- 85% (2025)
- Accreditation
- Accreditation
- Format
- Format not listedDistance: Not listed
- Next ACOTE review
- 2030/2031
Our take
Abilene Christian University program assessment
Why it stands out
- The 88.4% multi-year NBCOT average gives a more dependable read than the latest result alone; the range bottoms out at 83%.
- Full ACOTE accreditation lets the decision turn on educational fit rather than uncertainty about the program's current accreditation category.
Tradeoffs that matter
- The five-year record fell as low as 83%. That variability matters more than a strong latest year because the result has not been equally dependable across cohorts.
- Its #110 overall ot programs placement does not separate it from the strongest national options on the measures used in that comparison.
- A master's program is the more direct graduate route to OT licensure, but it offers less doctoral-level capstone depth for applicants who specifically want that experience.
What to compare next
- Compare this master's program with entry-level OTD options on time to degree, capstone expectations, and whether the doctoral credential changes your intended career path.
- Use the 88.4% five-year NBCOT average and 83% low year when comparing outcomes; they say more about consistency than the latest 85% result alone.
- Use the #110 overall ot programs placement to choose peers with the same degree, then compare their curriculum and clinical emphasis.
Ranking placement
Where this program appears in The OT Index
Published placements show where this program sits nationally, with the key facts to check before shortlisting.
| Program | OT Masters program |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Private Nonprofit |
| Location | ACU Box 28131, 1600 Campus Ct, Abilene, TX 79601 |
| Last ACOTE on-site review | 2020/2021 |
| Next ACOTE on-site review | 2030/2031 |
| Source coverage | ACOTE, NBCOT |
Applicant read
How the program's structure changes the decision
Degree level, delivery format, and accreditation timing create different kinds of value even when two programs have similar outcomes.
Degree path
This is a master's pathway. Compare program length, total cost, fieldwork placement quality, and whether the degree format fits your work or family constraints.
Format fit
A campus-based format favors students who value regular access to faculty, labs, and a local cohort. The cost is less control over commute and weekly schedule than a genuinely hybrid program offers.
Accreditation review context
ACOTE lists the next review window as 2030/2031. This is scheduling context, not a quality grade; confirm the program's current status and any review outcome directly with ACOTE.
NBCOT performance
Certification exam performance history
The OT Index stores the public NBCOT school-performance rows by program type and year, then links rows to ACOTE profiles when the school name can be matched.
| Year | NBCOT school name | Program type | Passing % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Abilene Christian University | OT Masters-Level Programs | 85% |
| 2024 | Abilene Christian University | OT Masters-Level Programs | 83% |
| 2023 | Abilene Christian University | OT Masters-Level Programs | 88% |
| 2022 | Abilene Christian University | OT Masters-Level Programs | 90% |
| 2021 | Abilene Christian University | OT Masters-Level Programs | 96% |
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A serious shortlist should compare this profile against nearby programs with the same broad degree path, then weigh cost, commute, fieldwork, and outcomes.
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Open profile
Abilene Christian University makes a credible outcomes case, with a 88.4% NBCOT average across 5 years. The 83% low year keeps it from being an automatic choice, so fit matters more than the latest 85% result. The published format is not specific enough to make flexibility part of the recommendation.