GRADUATE OUTCOMES:
| Annual Graduating Class Of: | Students Entering/ Graduating | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48/47 | 98% |
| 2025 | 48/47 | 98% |
| 2026 | 43/40 | 93% |
| Total Number of Program Graduates | 139/134 | 96% |
*Updated September 2026
Note: The Doctoral Occupational Therapy program received full accreditation in July of 2020.
PROGRAM GRADUATES CERTIFICATION:
Students who successfully complete all requirements for the Occupational Therapy Doctoral program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for occupational therapists, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), and obtained state licensure through the Arkansas State Medical Board. The address for NBCOT is: One Bank Street, Suite 300, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Phone: 301-990-7979.
NBCOT EXAM PASS RATES:
| Year | Number of NG Test | Number of NG Passing | Percentage of NG who passed the exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46 | 46 | 100% |
| 2024 | 47 | 46 | 98% |
| 2025 | 47 | 45 | 96% |
| Total | 140/140 | 140/137 | 98% |
Notes: New Graduate (NG) is defined as candidates testing within 1 year of graduation date, regardless of the number of attempts. NBCOT program data results may be found at https://www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance
A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification exam or attain state licensure. For more information contact NBCOT (address above) and the Arkansas State Medical Board at (501) 296-1802.