OT school profile
West Coast University-Los Angeles OT Doctorate
Los Angeles, CA. Compare accreditation status, delivery format, ACOTE review timing, and NBCOT results for this occupational therapy program.
Program snapshot
At-a-glance facts before you shortlist
Start with the visible facts applicants expect, then use the decision snapshot and source links to see what public data can and cannot answer.
At-a-glance
West Coast University-Los Angeles
Cost, acceptance, and enrollment metrics are not matched for this program yet.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Credential
- OT Doctorate
- Latest NBCOT
- 78% (2025)
- Accreditation
- Accreditation
- Format
- 25-49% distanceDistance: 25-49%
- Next ACOTE review
- 2025/2026
Our take
West Coast University-Los Angeles program assessment
Why it stands out
- The 90.4% multi-year NBCOT average gives a more dependable read than the latest result alone; the range bottoms out at 78%.
- The distance component creates real scheduling flexibility while preserving the in-person labs and clinical work required for an OT or OTA degree.
Tradeoffs that matter
- The five-year record fell as low as 78%. That variability matters more than a strong latest year because the result has not been equally dependable across cohorts.
- Its #103 overall ot programs placement does not separate it from the strongest national options on the measures used in that comparison.
- An entry-level OTD is the longer, more intensive route to OT licensure. Its capstone and doctoral training need to matter to you; otherwise, a strong master's program may reach the same credential with less school.
What to compare next
- Put this OTD beside strong master's options and compare the added doctoral time with the capstone, faculty access, and specialty opportunities you would actually use.
- Use the 90.4% five-year NBCOT average and 78% low year when comparing outcomes; they say more about consistency than the latest 78% result alone.
- Compare the actual in-person calendar with other hybrid programs, especially lab blocks and fieldwork locations that the distance percentage does not remove.
Ranking placement
Where this program appears in The OT Index
Published placements show where this program sits nationally, with the key facts to check before shortlisting.
| Program | OT Doctorate program |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Private Profit |
| Location | 590 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004 |
| Last ACOTE on-site review | 2018/2019 |
| Next ACOTE on-site review | 2025/2026 |
| Source coverage | ACOTE, NBCOT |
Applicant read
How the program's structure changes the decision
Degree level, delivery format, and accreditation timing create different kinds of value even when two programs have similar outcomes.
Degree path
This is an entry-level doctoral pathway. Compare the added time and cost against fieldwork quality, capstone fit, faculty access, and local career return.
Format fit
The distance component can reduce weekly classroom travel, but it does not remove lab, practical-exam, or fieldwork obligations. Its value depends on how much flexibility remains after those in-person blocks are counted.
Accreditation review context
ACOTE lists the next review window as 2025/2026. This is scheduling context, not a quality grade; confirm the program's current status and any review outcome directly with ACOTE.
NBCOT performance
Certification exam performance history
The OT Index stores the public NBCOT school-performance rows by program type and year, then links rows to ACOTE profiles when the school name can be matched.
| Year | NBCOT school name | Program type | Passing % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | West Coast University, Los Angeles | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 78% |
| 2024 | West Coast University, Los Angeles | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 91% |
| 2023 | West Coast University, Los Angeles | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 88% |
| 2022 | West Coast University, Los Angeles | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 100% |
| 2021 | West Coast University, Los Angeles | OT Doctoral-Level Programs | 95% |
Compare alternatives
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A serious shortlist should compare this profile against nearby programs with the same broad degree path, then weigh cost, commute, fieldwork, and outcomes.
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Open profile
West Coast University-Los Angeles makes a credible outcomes case, with a 90.4% NBCOT average across 5 years. The 78% low year keeps it from being an automatic choice, so fit matters more than the latest 78% result. Its hybrid structure adds some flexibility without removing the need for regular in-person training.