OT school profile
Muskingum University OT Masters
New Concord, OH. 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
Muskingum University
Cost, acceptance, and enrollment metrics are not matched for this program yet.
- Location
- New Concord, OH
- Credential
- OT Masters
- Latest NBCOT
- 95% (2025)
- Accreditation
- Accreditation
- Format
- Bridge (OTA to OT Education); 75-100% distanceDistance: 75-100%
- Next ACOTE review
- 2027/2028
Our take
Muskingum University program assessment
Why it stands out
- The strongest evidence is consistency: a 96.6% 5-year NBCOT average with a 93% floor is much more persuasive than one perfect year.
- The distance component creates real scheduling flexibility while preserving the in-person labs and clinical work required for an OT or OTA degree.
Tradeoffs that matter
- Its #60 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.
- Bridge (OTA to OT Education); 75-100% distance favors students who can learn independently online. The tradeoff is less routine campus contact even though labs and fieldwork still require in-person participation.
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 96.6% five-year NBCOT average and 93% low year when comparing outcomes; they say more about consistency than the latest 95% result alone.
- Compare the actual in-person calendar with other hybrid programs, especially lab blocks and fieldwork locations that the distance percentage does not remove.
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 | 10 College Dr, New Concord, OH 43762 |
| Last ACOTE on-site review | 2020/2021 |
| Next ACOTE on-site review | 2027/2028 |
| 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
The distance component can reduce weekly classroom travel, but it does not remove lab, practical-exam, or fieldwork obligations. Its value depends on how much flexibility remains after those in-person blocks are counted.
Accreditation review context
ACOTE lists the next review window as 2027/2028. 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 | Muskingum University | OT Masters-Level Programs | 95% |
| 2024 | Muskingum University | OT Masters-Level Programs | 100% |
| 2023 | Muskingum University | OT Masters-Level Programs | 93% |
| 2022 | Muskingum University | OT Masters-Level Programs | 95% |
| 2021 | Muskingum University | OT Masters-Level Programs | 100% |
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Open profile
Muskingum University is an outcome-led shortlist choice: its 96.6% NBCOT average across 5 years, with no year below 93%, shows unusual consistency. Its #60 placement in overall OT programs confirms that the strength is comparative, not just a good-looking percentage. Its substantial distance component suits applicants who need online coursework and can still travel for labs and fieldwork.