Arizona programs

Accredited OT programs in Arizona, compared

Compare every active, primary ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy master's or doctoral program in Arizona. Established and newer programs stay visible, with their NBCOT evidence coverage clearly separated.

5 active primary OT programs4 with five-year outcomes1 with limited outcomes14 total ACOTE directory rows6 OTA rows

Complete active-program comparison

All primary accredited OT programs in Arizona

This table no longer filters Arizona through a national top-results subset. It includes every active, primary accredited OT program in the state. Complete five-year NBCOT histories rank first; limited-history and no-match programs follow in clearly labeled evidence tiers.

5 active primary OT programs comparedSources reviewed August 7, 20264 complete; 1 limited; 0 without a match

5 ranked options

#1of 5 ranked

Rank #1

A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; 98.8% five-year average

LocationMesa, AZ

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format1-24% distance

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Why we ranked it here Complete five-year NBCOT outcome match plus accreditation, format, value, and state context. Programs with complete five-year outcomes are ordered before programs with partial or no matched outcomes, so missing evidence is never treated as equivalent evidence.

Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in Mesa, AZ. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2035/2036

#2of 5 ranked

Rank #2

A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; 97.8% five-year average

LocationMesa, AZ

CredentialOT Masters

Format1-24% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Masters in Mesa, AZ. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2029/2030

#3of 5 ranked

Rank #3

Midwestern University-Glendale Campus

Open profile

NBCOT96% in 2025; 98.8% five-year average

LocationGlendale, AZ

CredentialOT Masters

FormatCampus-based

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Masters in Glendale, AZ. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2034/2035

#4of 5 ranked

Rank #4

Northern Arizona University

Open profile

NBCOT92% in 2025; 97.4% five-year average

LocationPhoenix, AZ

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format1-24% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in Phoenix, AZ. Complete five-year NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Complete five-year NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2032/2033
Public value profile: #49; 52.8 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#5of 5 ranked

Rank #5

Huntington University-Peoria

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; limited history

LocationPeoria, AZ

CredentialOT Doctorate

FormatBridge (OTA to OT Education); 50-74%, 75-100% distance

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Why we ranked it here Latest NBCOT outcome match plus accreditation, format, value, and source-confidence context. Programs with complete five-year outcomes are ordered before programs with partial or no matched outcomes, so missing evidence is never treated as equivalent evidence.

Who it may suitApplicants willing to evaluate a newer or less-completely matched program directly with the school.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in Peoria, AZ. Limited NBCOT history. Confirm cohort size, first-time versus total pass-rate definitions, tuition and fees, fieldwork sites, admissions requirements, and campus attendance directly with the program.

Evidence tier: Limited NBCOT history
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2029/2030

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Verification list

Other ACOTE-listed pathways in the state

These records are real directory entries, but they are outside the active primary OT comparison for a specific reason: OTA level, applicant or candidacy status, inactive status, or an additional location of a primary program.

Program	Status	Degree and format	Why it is separate
Midwestern University Glendale, AZ	Applicant	OT Doctorate Format not listed	ACOTE status is Applicant; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
Southern California University of Health Sciences- Arizona Tempe, AZ	Preaccreditation	OT Doctorate Format not listed	ACOTE status is Preaccreditation; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ	Candidacy	OT Masters Format not listed	ACOTE status is Candidacy; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
Brookline College-Phoenix Campus Phoenix, AZ	Accreditation	OTA Associate 75-100% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Brookline College-Tucson Campus Tucson, AZ	Accreditation	OTA Associate 75-100% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa Mesa, AZ	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ	Candidacy	OTA Baccalaureate Format not listed	ACOTE status is Candidacy; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.

Program directory

Complete Arizona ACOTE directory

Every current ACOTE directory row is shown here, including OT, OTA, pipeline, inactive, and additional-location records. Accreditation status is displayed explicitly so directory presence is never mistaken for active accreditation.

Program	Location	Degree	ACOTE status	NBCOT	Format and review
A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences Private Nonprofit	Mesa, AZ	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2035/2036
Huntington University-Peoria Private Nonprofit	Peoria, AZ	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	100%	Bridge (OTA to OT Education); 50-74%, 75-100% distance Next review: 2029/2030
A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences Private Nonprofit	Mesa, AZ	OT Masters	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2029/2030
Brookline College-Tucson Campus Private Profit	Tucson, AZ	OTA Associate	Accreditation	100%	75-100% distance Next review: 2031/2032
GateWay Community College Public	Phoenix, AZ	OTA Associate	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2032/2033
Midwestern University-Glendale Campus Private Nonprofit	Glendale, AZ	OT Masters	Accreditation	96%	Campus-based Next review: 2034/2035
Northern Arizona University Public	Phoenix, AZ	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	92%	1-24% distance Next review: 2032/2033
Brookline College-Phoenix Campus Private Profit	Phoenix, AZ	OTA Associate	Accreditation	89%	75-100% distance Next review: 2030/2031
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Private Profit	Tucson, AZ	OTA Associate	Accreditation	89%	Campus-based Next review: 2026/2027
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa Private Profit	Mesa, AZ	OTA Associate	Accreditation	79%	Campus-based Next review: 2027/2028
Midwestern University Private Nonprofit	Glendale, AZ	OT Doctorate	Applicant	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2028/2029
Southern California University of Health Sciences- Arizona Private Nonprofit	Tempe, AZ	OT Doctorate	Preaccreditation	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2025/2026
Grand Canyon University Private Nonprofit	Phoenix, AZ	OT Masters	Candidacy	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2027/2028
Grand Canyon University Private Nonprofit	Phoenix, AZ	OTA Baccalaureate	Candidacy	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2026/2027

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Local markets

Metro context for the state

Metro wage and employment rows help applicants separate statewide reputation from local job conditions.

Metro	Mean wage	Employment	Concentration
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro rank #51; score 51.2	$105,650	2,070	0.83 LQ; 0.87 per 1,000 jobs
Tucson, AZ Metro rank #168; score 40.7	$102,340	310	0.77 LQ; 0.80 per 1,000 jobs
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ Metro rank #249; score 35.3	$99,860	70	0.91 LQ; 0.96 per 1,000 jobs
Flagstaff, AZ Metro rank #254; score 34.6	$106,240	50	0.74 LQ; 0.78 per 1,000 jobs
Yuma, AZ Metro rank #306; score 30.5	$100,410	50	0.66 LQ; 0.69 per 1,000 jobs
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ Metro rank #314; score 29.6	$101,480	40	0.63 LQ; 0.65 per 1,000 jobs