Kentucky programs
OT programs in Kentucky
Compare 8 ACOTE-listed OT and OTA programs in Kentucky, including degree path, accreditation status, delivery format, NBCOT-linked profile data, and local labor-market context.
8 programs5 OT programs3 OTA programs7 NBCOT-linked profiles
State snapshot
How Kentucky looks for OT applicants
Start with program supply and outcome coverage, then use the filtered directory and ranking pages to compare individual schools.
Program list
Top visible Kentucky 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.
| Program | Location | Degree | NBCOT | Format and review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University Public | Highland Heights, KY | OT Doctorate | 100% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2031/2032 |
| Murray State University-Paducah Regional Campus Public | Paducah, KY | OT Masters | 100% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2034/2035 |
| Eastern Kentucky University Public | Richmond, KY | OT Doctorate | 97% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2030/2031 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Public | Louisville, KY | OTA Associate | 94% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2029/2030 |
| Madisonville Community College Public | Madisonville, KY | OTA Associate | 80% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2027/2028 |
| Ross College in Hopkinsville Private Profit | Hopkinsville, KY | OTA Associate | 78% | Campus-based Next review: 2030/2031 |
| Spalding University Private Nonprofit | Louisville, KY | OT Doctorate | 71% | 25-49% distance Next review: 2027/2028 |
| U. of the Cumberlands Private Nonprofit | Williamsburg, KY | OT Doctorate | Outcome not linked | Format not listed Next review: 2029/2030 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Metro rank #98; score 46.0 | $99,670 | 710 | 0.99 LQ; 1.03 per 1,000 jobs |
| Bowling Green, KY Metro rank #132; score 42.7 | $88,910 | 140 | 1.59 LQ; 1.67 per 1,000 jobs |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY Metro rank #165; score 40.7 | $93,310 | 320 | 1.07 LQ; 1.12 per 1,000 jobs |
| Owensboro, KY Metro rank #261; score 34.1 | $90,960 | 60 | 1.18 LQ; 1.24 per 1,000 jobs |
| Paducah, KY-IL Metro rank #301; score 31.1 | $92,530 | 50 | 0.98 LQ; 1.02 per 1,000 jobs |
| Elizabethtown, KY Metro rank #319; score 29.0 | $97,900 | 40 | 0.71 LQ; 0.74 per 1,000 jobs |