Maryland programs

Accredited OT programs in Maryland, compared

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

3 active primary OT programs1 with five-year outcomes2 with limited outcomes8 total ACOTE directory rows4 OTA rows

Complete active-program comparison

All primary accredited OT programs in Maryland

This table no longer filters Maryland 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.

3 active primary OT programs comparedSources reviewed August 7, 20261 complete; 2 limited; 0 without a match

3 ranked options

#1of 3 ranked

Rank #1

Towson University

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; 97.2% five-year average

LocationTowson, MD

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 Towson, MD. 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: 2031/2032
Public value profile: #24; 58.4 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#2of 3 ranked

Rank #2

Towson University

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; limited history

LocationTowson, MD

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 Towson, MD. 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: 2028/2029
Public value profile: #24; 58.4 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#3of 3 ranked

Rank #3

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Open profile

NBCOT80% in 2025; limited history

LocationBaltimore, MD

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format25-49% 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 Baltimore, MD. 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: 2028/2029

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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
McDaniel College Westminster, MD	Candidacy	OT Masters Format not listed	ACOTE status is Candidacy; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, MD	Accreditation	OTA Associate 25-49% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Community College of Baltimore County at Catonsville Catonsville, MD	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Wor-Wic Community College Salisbury, MD	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Frederick Community College Frederick, MD	Applicant	OTA Associate Format not listed	ACOTE status is Applicant; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.

Program directory

Complete Maryland 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
Towson University Public	Towson, MD	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2028/2029
Towson University Public	Towson, MD	OT Masters	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2031/2032
Allegany College of Maryland Public	Cumberland, MD	OTA Associate	Accreditation	100%	25-49% distance Next review: 2029/2030
Wor-Wic Community College Public	Salisbury, MD	OTA Associate	Accreditation	100%	Campus-based Next review: 2032/2033
Community College of Baltimore County at Catonsville Public	Catonsville, MD	OTA Associate	Accreditation	88%	Campus-based Next review: 2033/2034
Notre Dame of Maryland University Private Nonprofit	Baltimore, MD	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	80%	25-49% distance Next review: 2028/2029
McDaniel College Private Nonprofit	Westminster, MD	OT Masters	Candidacy	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2027/2028
Frederick Community College Public	Frederick, MD	OTA Associate	Applicant	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2029/2030

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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
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro rank #78; score 48.1	$103,600	1,200	0.84 LQ; 0.88 per 1,000 jobs
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV Metro rank #179; score 40.2	$96,100	130	1.20 LQ; 1.25 per 1,000 jobs
Salisbury, MD Metro rank #251; score 35.1	$107,950	40	0.78 LQ; 0.82 per 1,000 jobs
Lexington Park, MD Metro rank #255; score 34.6	$109,310	50	0.64 LQ; 0.67 per 1,000 jobs