Tennessee programs
OT programs in Tennessee
Compare 18 ACOTE-listed OT and OTA programs in Tennessee, including degree path, accreditation status, delivery format, NBCOT-linked profile data, and local labor-market context.
18 programs12 OT programs6 OTA programs15 NBCOT-linked profiles
State snapshot
How Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University Private Nonprofit | Nashville, TN | OT Doctorate | 100% | Campus-based Next review: 2025/2026 |
| East Tennessee State University Public | Johnson City, TN | OT Doctorate | 100% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2031/2032 |
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Public | Chattanooga, TN | OT Doctorate | 100% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2033/2034 |
| Milligan University Private Nonprofit | Milligan, TN | OT Masters | 100% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2031/2032 |
| South College-Knoxville Campus Private Profit | Knoxville, TN | OTA Associate | 100% | 25-49% distance Next review: 2025/2026 |
| Walters State Community College-Niswonger Campus Public | Greeneville, TN | OTA Associate | 100% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2032/2033 |
| Belmont University Private Nonprofit | Nashville, TN | OT Masters | 97% | 25-49% distance Next review: 2029/2030 |
| Concorde Career College-Memphis Private Profit | Memphis, TN | OTA Associate | 94% | 25-49% distance Next review: 2029/2030 |
| Roane State Community College Public | Oak Ridge, TN | OTA Associate | 94% | 50-74% distance Next review: 2033/2034 |
| Tennessee State University Public | Nashville, TN | OT Masters | 93% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2026/2027 |
| University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Memphis Public | Memphis, TN | OT Masters | 90% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2032/2033 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University-Downtown Knoxville Site Private Nonprofit | Knoxville, TN | OT Masters | 87% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2027/2028 |
| Lincoln Memorial University Private Nonprofit | Knoxville, TN | OT Doctorate | 83% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2030/2031 |
| Nashville State Community College Public | Nashville, TN | OTA Associate | 68% | 25-49% distance Next review: 2032/2033 |
| South College-Nashville Campus Private Profit | Nashville, TN | OTA Associate | 67% | 25-49% distance Next review: 2027/2028 |
| South College-Knoxville Campus Private Profit | Knoxville, TN | OT Doctorate | Outcome not linked | Format not listed Next review: 2026/2027 |
| South College-Nashville Private Profit | Nashville, TN | OT Doctorate | Outcome not linked | Format not listed Next review: 2027/2028 |
| University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Memphis Public | Memphis, TN | OT Doctorate | Outcome not linked | Format not listed Next review: 2027/2028 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro rank #189; score 39.7 | $97,890 | 710 | 0.62 LQ; 0.65 per 1,000 jobs |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro rank #204; score 38.3 | $90,070 | 290 | 1.05 LQ; 1.09 per 1,000 jobs |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metro rank #206; score 38.2 | $98,130 | 420 | 0.66 LQ; 0.69 per 1,000 jobs |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metro rank #260; score 34.2 | $91,640 | 120 | 0.97 LQ; 1.01 per 1,000 jobs |
| Johnson City, TN Metro rank #271; score 33.4 | $90,430 | 90 | 1.04 LQ; 1.08 per 1,000 jobs |
| Clarksville, TN-KY Metro rank #281; score 32.8 | $94,220 | 90 | 0.87 LQ; 0.91 per 1,000 jobs |
| Jackson, TN Metro rank #283; score 32.3 | $93,970 | 80 | 0.87 LQ; 0.91 per 1,000 jobs |
| Knoxville, TN Metro rank #284; score 32.3 | $89,970 | 290 | 0.65 LQ; 0.68 per 1,000 jobs |