Mississippi programs
OT programs in Mississippi
Compare 6 ACOTE-listed OT and OTA programs in Mississippi, including degree path, accreditation status, delivery format, NBCOT-linked profile data, and local labor-market context.
6 programs2 OT programs4 OTA programs5 NBCOT-linked profiles
State snapshot
How Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi Medical Center Public | Jackson, MS | OT Doctorate | 100% | Campus-based Next review: 2027/2028 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Public | Perkinston, MS | OTA Associate | 89% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2028/2029 |
| Holmes Community College, Ridgeland Campus Public | Ridgeland, MS | OTA Associate | 80% | Campus-based Next review: 2031/2032 |
| Itawamba Community College, Tupelo Campus Public | Tupelo, MS | OTA Associate | 80% | Campus-based Next review: 2029/2030 |
| Pearl River Community College Public | Hattiesburg, MS | OTA Associate | 75% | Campus-based Next review: 2032/2033 |
| William Carey University Private Nonprofit | Hattiesburg, MS | OT Masters | Outcome not linked | Format not listed Next review: 2026/2027 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS Metro rank #81; score 47.7 | $94,930 | 400 | 1.43 LQ; 1.49 per 1,000 jobs |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS Metro rank #151; score 41.5 | $94,430 | 200 | 1.22 LQ; 1.27 per 1,000 jobs |
| Hattiesburg, MS Metro rank #259; score 34.2 | $87,090 | 80 | 1.24 LQ; 1.29 per 1,000 jobs |