Connecticut programs

Accredited OT programs in Connecticut, compared

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

4 active primary OT programs2 with five-year outcomes2 with limited outcomes9 total ACOTE directory rows2 OTA rows

Complete active-program comparison

All primary accredited OT programs in Connecticut

This table no longer filters Connecticut 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.

4 active primary OT programs comparedSources reviewed August 7, 20262 complete; 2 limited; 0 without a match

4 ranked options

#1of 4 ranked

Rank #1

Quinnipiac University

Open profile

NBCOT95% in 2025; 99.0% five-year average

LocationHamden, CT

CredentialOT Masters

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 Masters in Hamden, CT. 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: 2028/2029

#2of 4 ranked

Rank #2

Sacred Heart University

Open profile

NBCOT94% in 2025; 97.0% five-year average

LocationFairfield, CT

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 Fairfield, CT. 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: 2026/2027

#3of 4 ranked

Rank #3

Quinnipiac University

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; limited history

LocationHamden, CT

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format1-24% 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 Hamden, CT. 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

#4of 4 ranked

Rank #4

University of Hartford

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; limited history

LocationWest Hartford, CT

CredentialOT Masters

FormatFormat not listed

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

Keep in mindOT Masters in West Hartford, CT. 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: 2030/2031

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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
University of New Haven West Haven, CT	Preaccreditation	OT Doctorate Format not listed	ACOTE status is Preaccreditation; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT	Candidacy	OT Masters Format not listed	ACOTE status is Candidacy; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
University of Brideport Bridgeport, CT	Applicant	OT Masters Format not listed	ACOTE status is Applicant; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
Connecticut State Community College Manchester, CT	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Goodwin University East Hartford, CT	Probationary Accreditation-Inactive	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	ACOTE status is Probationary Accreditation-Inactive; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.

Program directory

Complete Connecticut 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
Quinnipiac University Private Nonprofit	Hamden, CT	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2029/2030
University of Hartford Private Nonprofit	West Hartford, CT	OT Masters	Accreditation	100%	Format not listed Next review: 2030/2031
Quinnipiac University Private Nonprofit	Hamden, CT	OT Masters	Accreditation	95%	1-24% distance Next review: 2028/2029
Sacred Heart University Private Nonprofit	Fairfield, CT	OT Masters	Accreditation	94%	Campus-based Next review: 2026/2027
Connecticut State Community College Public	Manchester, CT	OTA Associate	Accreditation	87%	1-24% distance Next review: 2028/2029
Goodwin University Private Nonprofit	East Hartford, CT	OTA Associate	Probationary Accreditation-Inactive	63%	1-24% distance Next review: 2030/2031
University of New Haven Private Nonprofit	West Haven, CT	OT Doctorate	Preaccreditation	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2026/2027
Southern Connecticut State University Public	New Haven, CT	OT Masters	Candidacy	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2026/2027
University of Brideport Private Nonprofit	Bridgeport, CT	OT Masters	Applicant	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2028/2029

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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
Waterbury-Shelton, CT Metro rank #5; score 63.2	$102,190	380	2.25 LQ; 2.35 per 1,000 jobs
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metro rank #8; score 61.8	$107,180	750	1.79 LQ; 1.87 per 1,000 jobs
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT Metro rank #15; score 59.9	$99,070	1,140	1.82 LQ; 1.90 per 1,000 jobs
New Haven, CT Metro rank #49; score 51.4	$103,530	410	1.38 LQ; 1.44 per 1,000 jobs
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT Metro rank #60; score 50.5	$101,180	210	1.59 LQ; 1.66 per 1,000 jobs