OT school profile
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey OT Doctorate
Newark, NJ. Compare accreditation status, delivery format, ACOTE review timing, and NBCOT performance signals for this occupational therapy program.
OT DoctorateAccreditationCampus-basedNBCOT 2025: 78%
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 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 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 campus-based programs in Newark, NJ.
- 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 22 points versus prior year in the latest matched NBCOT row.
- Ask for a fieldwork map and weekly schedule so commute and placement expectations are clear.
- 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?
- What is the full program-specific cost after fees, equipment, background checks, travel, and living expenses?
Ranking placement
Where this program appears in The OT Index
Published placements connect this profile back to the scored ranking pages so applicants can see the national context behind the program record.
| Program | OT Doctorate program |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Public |
| Location | School of Health Professions, 65 Bergen Street, Suite 120, Newark, NJ 07107-1709 |
| 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
Campus-based programs still vary by lab schedule, commute burden, fieldwork geography, and clinical specialty exposure. Ask for the weekly schedule and fieldwork map.
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 | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 78% |
| 2024 | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 100% |
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