Florida programs

OT programs in Florida

Compare 36 ACOTE-listed OT and OTA programs in Florida, including degree path, accreditation status, delivery format, NBCOT-linked profile data, and local labor-market context.

36 programs19 OT programs17 OTA programs30 NBCOT-linked profiles

State snapshot

How Florida looks for OT applicants

Start with program supply and outcome coverage, then use the filtered directory and ranking pages to compare individual schools.

Programs36ACOTE-listed OT and OTA rows in this state.
Hybrid options18Programs with a listed distance component.
NBCOT-linked30Profiles with matched public board-exam data.
Cities20Distinct program cities in the ACOTE-backed directory.

Program list

Top visible Florida program profiles

Programs are sorted by latest matched NBCOT pass rate first, then degree level and institution name. Open the full directory for every matching row and additional filters.

ProgramLocationDegreeNBCOTFormat and review
AdventHealth University

Private Nonprofit

Orlando, FLOT Masters100%1-24% distance
Next review: 2029/2030
Florida Gulf Coast University

Public

Fort Myers, FLOT Masters100%Campus-based
Next review: 2026/2027
Keiser University-Daytona Beach

Private Nonprofit

Daytona Beach, FLOTA Associate100%Campus-based
Next review: 2030/2031
Keiser University-Jacksonville

Private Nonprofit

Jacksonville, FLOTA Associate100%Campus-based
Next review: 2033/2034
University of Florida

Public

Gainesville, FLOT Doctorate98%1-24% distance
Next review: 2027/2028
Florida International University

Public

Miami, FLOT Masters98%Campus-based
Next review: 2028/2029
Gannon University-Florida Campus

Private Nonprofit

Ruskin, FLOT Doctorate96%1-24% distance
Next review: 2034/2035
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

Public

Bradenton, FLOTA Associate94%Campus-based
Next review: 2026/2027
AdventHealth University

Private Nonprofit

Orlando, FLOTA Associate92%Campus-based
Next review: 2026/2027
Keiser University-Tallahassee

Private Nonprofit

Tallahassee, FLOTA Associate92%Campus-based
Next review: 2026/2027
Keiser University-West Palm Beach

Private Nonprofit

West Palm Beach, FLOTA Associate92%Campus-based
Next review: 2026/2027
Keiser University-Fort Myers

Private Nonprofit

Fort Myers, FLOT Masters90%75-100% distance
Next review: 2027/2028
Keiser University-Tampa

Private Nonprofit

Tampa, FLOTA Associate88%Campus-based
Next review: 2033/2034
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-St. Augustine Campus

Private Profit

St. Augustine, FLOT Doctorate87%50-74% distance
Next review: 2032/2033
Nova Southeastern University-Tampa Bay Regional Campus

Private Nonprofit

Clearwater, FLOT Doctorate86%50-74% distance
Next review: 2031/2032
Keiser University-Ft. Lauderdale

Private Nonprofit

Ft. Lauderdale, FLOT Masters86%75-100% distance
Next review: 2032/2033
Jacksonville University

Private Nonprofit

Jacksonville, FLOT Doctorate85%1-24% distance
Next review: 2027/2028
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-St. Augustine Campus

Private Profit

St. Augustine, FLOT Masters85%50-74% distance
Next review: 2030/2031
Polk State College

Public

Winter Haven, FLOTA Associate83%1-24% distance
Next review: 2034/2035
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Public

Tallahassee, FLOT Masters79%1-24% distance
Next review: 2029/2030
Keiser University-Pembroke Pines

Private Nonprofit

Pembroke Pines, FLOTA Associate79%Campus-based
Next review: 2026/2027
Keiser University-Fort Myers

Private Nonprofit

Fort Myers, FLOTA Associate75%Campus-based
Next review: 2029/2030
Keiser University-Miami

Private Nonprofit

Miami, FLOTA Associate75%Campus-based
Next review: 2026/2027
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Miami Campus

Private Profit

Coral Gables, FLOT Doctorate70%50-74% distance
Next review: 2026/2027
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences-Miami Campus

Private Profit

Coral Gables, FLOT Masters67%50-74% distance
Next review: 2032/2033

Local markets

Metro context for the state

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

MetroMean wageEmploymentConcentration
Homosassa Springs, FL

Metro rank #11; score 61.4

$100,5301002.56 LQ; 2.67 per 1,000 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Metro rank #13; score 60.6

$96,9907302.06 LQ; 2.16 per 1,000 jobs
Gainesville, FL

Metro rank #27; score 56.0

$92,9203402.11 LQ; 2.21 per 1,000 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL

Metro rank #34; score 54.6

$91,0003702.05 LQ; 2.15 per 1,000 jobs
Sebring, FL

Metro rank #68; score 49.5

$94,980602.09 LQ; 2.18 per 1,000 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Metro rank #69; score 49.4

$96,1101,6601.10 LQ; 1.15 per 1,000 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Metro rank #83; score 47.5

$95,5302,5500.87 LQ; 0.91 per 1,000 jobs
Jacksonville, FL

Metro rank #90; score 46.7

$95,4508901.12 LQ; 1.17 per 1,000 jobs