OT school profile
Howard University OT Doctorate
Washington, DC. Compare accreditation status, delivery format, ACOTE review timing, and NBCOT performance signals for this occupational therapy program.
Program snapshot
Accreditation, format, and outcomes in one profile
The profile separates official source data from editorial context so applicants can see what is known, what is not linked, and where each signal came from.
Decision snapshot
Should Howard University be on your shortlist?
Use the source facts first, then pressure-test cost, format, fieldwork, and outcome context before applying.
Best for
- OT Doctorate applicants comparing 25-49% distance programs in Washington, DC.
- Applicants who want an ACOTE-listed accredited program before weighing cost, commute, and fieldwork fit.
- Applicants who want a public NBCOT outcome signal from 2025 before applying.
Watch closely
- Down 45 points versus prior year in the latest matched NBCOT row.
- Confirm required campus visits, lab blocks, practical exams, and who arranges fieldwork near your location.
- The next ACOTE review window is 2030/2031. Use it as a stability signal, then confirm details directly with the program.
Ask before deciding
- What was the candidate count behind the published NBCOT pass-rate percentage?
- How are Level II fieldwork placements assigned, and how far do students typically travel?
- Which labs, practical exams, intensives, or orientation blocks require in-person attendance?
Ranking placement
This program has a source profile but does not currently appear in a published top list. Use the profile data, state page, and directory filters before making a shortlist decision.
| Program | OT Doctorate program |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Private Nonprofit |
| Location | College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, 2400 6th st NW, Washington, DC 20059 |
| Last ACOTE on-site review | 2023/2024 |
| Next ACOTE on-site review | 2030/2031 |
| Source coverage | ACOTE, NBCOT |
Applicant read
How to interpret this program
A strong program profile should help applicants separate source facts from practical fit questions.
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
Confirm exactly which components are online, which labs or practical exams require campus travel, and who is responsible for arranging fieldwork near your location.
Accreditation runway
The next ACOTE review window is 2030/2031. Use it as a stability signal, then confirm details directly with the program.
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 | Howard University | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 55% |
| 2024 | Howard University | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 100% |
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