OT school profile
Belmont University OT Doctorate
Nashville, TN. Compare accreditation status, delivery format, ACOTE review timing, and NBCOT performance signals for this occupational therapy program.
OT DoctorateAccreditationCampus-basedNBCOT 2025: 100%
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| Program | OT Doctorate program |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Private Nonprofit |
| Location | 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212-3757 |
| Last ACOTE on-site review | 2015/2016 |
| Next ACOTE on-site review | 2025/2026 |
| Source coverage | ACOTE, NBCOT |
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Degree path
This is an entry-level doctoral pathway. Compare the added time and cost against fieldwork quality, capstone fit, faculty access, and local career return.
Format fit
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Accreditation runway
The next ACOTE review window is 2025/2026, so applicants should ask what has changed since the last review and whether the program expects any status updates.
NBCOT performance
Certification exam performance history
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| Year | NBCOT school name | Program type | Passing % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Belmont University | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 100% |
| 2024 | Belmont University | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 100% |
| 2023 | Belmont University | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 100% |
| 2022 | Belmont University | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 100% |
| 2021 | Belmont University | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 100% |
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