School value profile
Worcester State University OT value profile
Review why Worcester State University ranks #13 in The OT Index public-program value ranking, including institution-level cost, debt, completion, state labor-market context, and matched ACOTE program profiles.
Value rank #1363.4 value score$11,786 in-state tuition$19,500 median debt
Value snapshot
Cost, debt, completion, and career-return context
This profile keeps College Scorecard institution-level measures separate from ACOTE and NBCOT program-specific context so applicants can see what is known and what still needs verification.
Decision snapshot
Is Worcester State University a strong OT value option?
Use the value score as a cost screen, then verify program-specific price, outcomes, fieldwork, and state-market fit before applying.
Best for
- Applicants comparing a #13 public OT value option before building an application list.
- In-state applicants who want to pressure-test $11,786 tuition against debt, completion, and local labor-market context.
- Readers who want matched ACOTE program profiles plus Massachusetts career-return context before treating price as value.
Watch closely
- College Scorecard cost, debt, and completion measures are institution-level signals, not OT-program-specific outcomes.
- Verify the full OT master's program cost after fees, equipment, travel, fieldwork, and living expenses.
- Massachusetts labor-market context helps estimate career return, but it does not replace city, setting, employer, and NBCOT outcome comparisons.
Ask before deciding
- What is the full OT-specific cost after fees, equipment, travel, and fieldwork expenses?
- How much debt do OT students graduate with, not just the institution overall?
- How far do students typically travel for Level II fieldwork?
Applicant read
How to interpret the value signal
The value score is strongest when low cost, manageable debt, completion strength, accreditation runway, and local labor-market opportunity point in the same direction.
Tuition signal
The published in-state tuition signal is still competitive, but applicants should verify total program-specific fees and living costs before treating it as low-cost.
Debt signal
The median debt signal is moderate. Applicants should ask whether OT students borrow above or below the institution-level figure.
Completion signal
The completion signal is a watch item. Ask the program for OT-specific retention and graduation data before applying.
State opportunity
Massachusetts adds a strong labor-market tailwind to the value score because the BLS state opportunity signal is high.
Program profiles
Linked ACOTE program profiles
Open the program-level profiles before treating the institution-level value score as an application decision.
| Program profile | Value context | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester State University OT master's profile | OT master's program; ACOTE next on-site review 2030/2031. | Open profile |
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