Georgia programs

Accredited OT programs in Georgia, compared

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

5 active primary OT programs2 with five-year outcomes3 with limited outcomes11 total ACOTE directory rows3 OTA rows

Complete active-program comparison

All primary accredited OT programs in Georgia

This table no longer filters Georgia 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, 20262 complete; 3 limited; 0 without a match

5 ranked options

#1of 5 ranked

Rank #1

Augusta University

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; 99.6% five-year average

LocationAugusta, GA

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 Augusta, GA. 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: 2030/2031
Public value profile: #28; 56.7 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#2of 5 ranked

Rank #2

Brenau University

Open profile

NBCOT87% in 2025; 89.8% five-year average

LocationGainesville, GA

CredentialOT Masters

Format25-49% 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 Gainesville, GA. 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: 2030/2031

#3of 5 ranked

Rank #3

Georgia State University

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; limited history

LocationAtlanta, GA

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 Atlanta, GA. 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
Public value profile: #27; 57.0 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#4of 5 ranked

Rank #4

Brenau University, North Atlanta-Norcross Campus

Open profile

NBCOT95% in 2025; limited history

LocationNorcross, GA

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format1-24% distance

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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 Doctorate in Norcross, GA. 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

#5of 5 ranked

Rank #5

Middle Georgia State University

Open profile

NBCOT75% in 2025; limited history

LocationCochran, GA

CredentialOT Masters

FormatBridge (OTA to OT Education)

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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 Cochran, GA. 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
Public value profile: #23; 58.7 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

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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
Brenau University, North Atlanta-Norcross Campus Norcross, GA	Accreditation	OT Masters Format not listed	ACOTE identifies this as an additional location; it remains in the directory but is not counted as an independent ranked program.
Mercer University Atlanta, GA	Applicant	OT Doctorate Format not listed	ACOTE status is Applicant; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
South College-Atlanta Campus Atlanta, GA	Candidacy	OT Doctorate Format not listed	ACOTE status is Candidacy; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Chattahoochee Technical College Acworth, GA	Accreditation	OTA Associate 25-49% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Middle Georgia State University Cochran, GA	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.

Program directory

Complete Georgia 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
Georgia State University Public	Atlanta, GA	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2030/2031
Augusta University Public	Augusta, GA	OT Masters	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2030/2031
Augusta Technical College Public	Augusta, GA	OTA Associate	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2029/2030
Chattahoochee Technical College Public	Acworth, GA	OTA Associate	Accreditation	100%	25-49% distance Next review: 2026/2027
Brenau University, North Atlanta-Norcross Campus Private Nonprofit	Norcross, GA	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	95%	1-24% distance Next review: 2029/2030
Middle Georgia State University Public	Cochran, GA	OTA Associate	Accreditation	89%	Campus-based Next review: 2031/2032
Brenau University Private Nonprofit	Gainesville, GA	OT Masters	Accreditation	87%	25-49% distance Next review: 2030/2031
Middle Georgia State University Public	Cochran, GA	OT Masters	Accreditation	75%	Bridge (OTA to OT Education) Next review: 2030/2031
Mercer University Private Nonprofit	Atlanta, GA	OT Doctorate	Applicant	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2028/2029
South College-Atlanta Campus Private Profit	Atlanta, GA	OT Doctorate	Candidacy	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2026/2027
Brenau University, North Atlanta-Norcross Campus Private Nonprofit	Norcross, GA	OT Masters	Accreditation	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2030/2031

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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
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metro rank #65; score 49.7	$106,200	2,120	0.70 LQ; 0.73 per 1,000 jobs
Rome, GA Metro rank #80; score 47.9	$98,910	80	1.77 LQ; 1.84 per 1,000 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL Metro rank #154; score 41.4	$93,480	160	1.31 LQ; 1.37 per 1,000 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metro rank #161; score 41.1	$96,070	260	1.06 LQ; 1.11 per 1,000 jobs
Macon-Bibb County, GA Metro rank #232; score 36.2	$99,500	90	0.92 LQ; 0.96 per 1,000 jobs
Athens-Clarke County, GA Metro rank #280; score 32.8	$93,820	90	0.88 LQ; 0.92 per 1,000 jobs
Savannah, GA Metro rank #300; score 31.2	$94,340	130	0.65 LQ; 0.68 per 1,000 jobs
Gainesville, GA Metro rank #322; score 28.9	$98,480	60	0.57 LQ; 0.60 per 1,000 jobs