Ohio programs

Accredited OT programs in Ohio, compared

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

12 active primary OT programs7 with five-year outcomes4 with limited outcomes28 total ACOTE directory rows13 OTA rows

Complete active-program comparison

All primary accredited OT programs in Ohio

This table no longer filters Ohio 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.

12 active primary OT programs comparedSources reviewed August 7, 20267 complete; 4 limited; 1 without a match

12 ranked options

#1of 12 ranked

Rank #1

Ohio State University

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; 100.0% five-year average

LocationColumbus, OH

CredentialOT Doctorate

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 Doctorate in Columbus, OH. 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: 2032/2033
Public value profile: #18; 60.6 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#2of 12 ranked

Rank #2

University of Toledo

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; 100.0% five-year average

LocationToledo, OH

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format1-24% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in Toledo, OH. 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: 2028/2029
Public value profile: #53; 51.5 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#3of 12 ranked

Rank #3

Kettering College

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; 98.4% five-year average

LocationBeavercreek, OH

CredentialOT Doctorate

Format1-24% distance

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Who it may suitApplicants comparing established outcome history alongside accreditation, format, and available value context.

Keep in mindOT Doctorate in Beavercreek, OH. 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: 2034/2035

#4of 12 ranked

Rank #4

Shawnee State University

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; 95.8% five-year average

LocationPortsmouth, OH

CredentialOT Masters

Format50-74% 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 Portsmouth, OH. 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: 2026/2027
Public value profile: #48; 52.9 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#5of 12 ranked

Rank #5

Muskingum University

Open profile

NBCOT95% in 2025; 96.6% five-year average

LocationNew Concord, OH

CredentialOT Masters

FormatBridge (OTA to OT Education); 75-100% 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 New Concord, OH. 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: 2027/2028

#6of 12 ranked

Rank #6

Walsh University

Open profile

NBCOT87% in 2025; 95.6% five-year average

LocationNorth Canton, OH

CredentialOT Masters

Format50-74% 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 North Canton, OH. 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

#7of 12 ranked

Rank #7

University of Findlay

Open profile

NBCOT85% in 2025; 93.4% five-year average

LocationFindlay, OH

CredentialOT Masters

Format50-74% 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 Findlay, OH. 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: 2032/2033

#8of 12 ranked

Rank #8

University of Findlay

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; limited history

LocationFindlay, OH

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 Findlay, OH. 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

#9of 12 ranked

Rank #9

Xavier University

Open profile

NBCOT100% in 2025; limited history

LocationCincinnati, OH

CredentialOT Doctorate

FormatCampus-based

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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 Cincinnati, OH. 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
Public value profile: #41; 54.6 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#10of 12 ranked

Rank #10

Cleveland State University

Open profile

NBCOT92% in 2025; limited history

LocationCleveland, OH

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 Cleveland, OH. 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
Public value profile: #65; 49.7 scoreInstitution-level cost context; not OT-program tuition

#11of 12 ranked

Rank #11

Wilmington College

Open profile

NBCOT80% in 2025; limited history

LocationWilmington, OH

CredentialOT Masters

FormatCampus-based

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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 Wilmington, OH. 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

#12of 12 ranked

Rank #12

University of Cincinnati

Open profile

NBCOTNo matched NBCOT outcome yet

LocationCincinnati, OH

CredentialOT Doctorate

FormatFormat not listed

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Why we ranked it here ACOTE profile scored with accreditation status, review timing, format clarity, value match, 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 Cincinnati, OH. No matched NBCOT outcome yet. 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: No matched NBCOT outcome yet
ACOTE status: Accreditation
ACOTE review: 2031/2032
Public value profile: #41; 54.6 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
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH	Candidacy	OT Doctorate Format not listed	ACOTE status is Candidacy; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
Walsh University North Canton, OH	Applicant	OT Doctorate Format not listed	ACOTE status is Applicant; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
University of Mount Union Alliance, OH	Candidacy	OT Masters Format not listed	ACOTE status is Candidacy; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland, OH	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
EHOVE Career Center/Lorain County Community College Milan, OH	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH	Accreditation	OTA Associate 25-49% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, OH	Accreditation	OTA Associate Format not listed	ACOTE identifies this as an additional location; it remains in the directory but is not counted as an independent ranked program.
Marion Technical College Marion, OH	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Owens Community College Perrysburg, OH	Accreditation	OTA Associate 25-49% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Rhodes State College Lima, OH	Accreditation	OTA Associate 25-49% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH	Accreditation	OTA Associate Campus-based	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Stark State College North Canton, OH	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Zane State College Zanesville, OH	Accreditation	OTA Associate 1-24% distance	OTA pathway; ranked in OTA-focused comparisons rather than the OT master's and doctoral table.
Washington State College of Ohio Marietta, OH	Preaccreditation	OTA Associate Format not listed	ACOTE status is Preaccreditation; listed separately from active ranked OT pathways.

Program directory

Complete Ohio 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
Kettering College Private Nonprofit	Beavercreek, OH	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2034/2035
Ohio State University Public	Columbus, OH	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2032/2033
University of Findlay Private Nonprofit	Findlay, OH	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2028/2029
University of Toledo Public	Toledo, OH	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2028/2029
Xavier University Private Nonprofit	Cincinnati, OH	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	100%	Campus-based Next review: 2029/2030
Shawnee State University Public	Portsmouth, OH	OT Masters	Accreditation	100%	50-74% distance Next review: 2026/2027
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Public	Cincinnati, OH	OTA Associate	Accreditation	100%	1-24% distance Next review: 2031/2032
Kent State University at East Liverpool Public	East Liverpool, OH	OTA Associate	Accreditation	100%	Format not listed Next review: 2027/2028
Rhodes State College Public	Lima, OH	OTA Associate	Accreditation	100%	25-49% distance Next review: 2033/2034
Muskingum University Private Nonprofit	New Concord, OH	OT Masters	Accreditation	95%	Bridge (OTA to OT Education); 75-100% distance Next review: 2027/2028
Sinclair Community College Public	Dayton, OH	OTA Associate	Accreditation	94%	1-24% distance Next review: 2031/2032
Cleveland State University Public	Cleveland, OH	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	92%	1-24% distance Next review: 2029/2030
Kent State University at Ashtabula Public	Ashtabula, OH	OTA Associate	Accreditation	92%	25-49% distance Next review: 2027/2028
Stark State College Public	North Canton, OH	OTA Associate	Accreditation	90%	1-24% distance Next review: 2034/2035
Zane State College Public	Zanesville, OH	OTA Associate	Accreditation	90%	1-24% distance Next review: 2031/2032
Walsh University Private Nonprofit	North Canton, OH	OT Masters	Accreditation	87%	50-74% distance Next review: 2030/2031
Cuyahoga Community College Public	Cleveland, OH	OTA Associate	Accreditation	86%	Campus-based Next review: 2029/2030
University of Findlay Private Nonprofit	Findlay, OH	OT Masters	Accreditation	85%	50-74% distance Next review: 2032/2033
Wilmington College Private Nonprofit	Wilmington, OH	OT Masters	Accreditation	80%	Campus-based Next review: 2030/2031
Owens Community College Public	Perrysburg, OH	OTA Associate	Accreditation	70%	25-49% distance Next review: 2031/2032
Shawnee State University Public	Portsmouth, OH	OTA Associate	Accreditation	70%	Campus-based Next review: 2032/2033
Marion Technical College Public	Marion, OH	OTA Associate	Accreditation	50%	Campus-based Next review: 2025/2026
Bowling Green State University Public	Bowling Green, OH	OT Doctorate	Candidacy	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2026/2027
University of Cincinnati Public	Cincinnati, OH	OT Doctorate	Accreditation	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2031/2032
Walsh University Private Nonprofit	North Canton, OH	OT Doctorate	Applicant	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2027/2028
University of Mount Union Private Nonprofit	Alliance, OH	OT Masters	Candidacy	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2026/2027
EHOVE Career Center/Lorain County Community College Public	Milan, OH	OTA Associate	Accreditation	NBCOT outcome unavailable	1-24% distance Next review: 2035/2036
Washington State College of Ohio Public	Marietta, OH	OTA Associate	Preaccreditation	NBCOT outcome unavailable	Format not listed Next review: 2025/2026

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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
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro rank #39; score 52.8	$101,830	1,360	1.19 LQ; 1.24 per 1,000 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Metro rank #52; score 51.1	$101,560	530	1.35 LQ; 1.42 per 1,000 jobs
Cleveland, OH Metro rank #58; score 50.7	$100,700	1,200	1.12 LQ; 1.17 per 1,000 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH Metro rank #59; score 50.5	$95,360	290	1.70 LQ; 1.77 per 1,000 jobs
Columbus, OH Metro rank #64; score 49.9	$96,290	1,370	1.18 LQ; 1.24 per 1,000 jobs
Akron, OH Metro rank #88; score 46.9	$97,350	430	1.27 LQ; 1.33 per 1,000 jobs
Toledo, OH Metro rank #107; score 45.1	$95,750	380	1.24 LQ; 1.30 per 1,000 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH Metro rank #138; score 42.5	$89,670	240	1.40 LQ; 1.47 per 1,000 jobs