Occupational Therapy (M.S.)
Occupational therapists help people recover from injuries, live with disabilities, or adapt to physical and cognitive changes to improve their ability to perform activities of daily living.
Kean’s master's degree program in occupational therapy provides a broad education for students with bachelor's degrees in another field. The program offers a rich array of hands-on clinical experiences and fieldwork, beginning in the student's first semester. Each student completes six semesters of required academic courses and at least six months of supervised fieldwork in an approved clinical setting.
Kean is the only university in the tri-state area to operate a full-time occupational therapy clinic on campus where students can work with clients to develop and master their skills in occupational therapy.
With an excellent outlook for jobs and career growth, the future for occupational therapy students is bright.
Kean 's master's degree in occupational therapy prepares students for success.
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3-Year Graduation Rate
| Graduation Year | Students Entering/Graduating | Graduation Rate |
| 2022 | 30/30 | 100% |
| 2023 | 25/24 | 96% |
| 2024 | 27/26 | 96% |
| Total | 82/80 | 98% |
The total number of graduates from the Kean University Master of Occupational Therapy program during the 3-year period 2022-2024 was 80, with an overall graduation rate of 98%.
*Graduation rate does not include students who withdrew for reasons other than academic performance.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) program data results: https://www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance
The Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number, c/o AOTA, is (301) 652-6611, and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
Cost of Attendance
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
MS OT In-State Tuition
|
Current Cost |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Total Cost of Program |
|
Tuition |
$44,871.30 |
$26,992.78 |
$71,864.08 |
|
Student Fees |
$3,799.35 |
$2,279.61 |
$6,078.96 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$550 |
$400 |
$950 |
|
Background checks, etc. |
$150 |
$150 |
$300 |
|
Distant Education Fee |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Total |
$49,370.65 |
$29,822.39 |
$79,193.04 |
MS OT Out-of-State Tuition
|
Current Cost |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Total Cost of Program |
|
Tuition |
$46,847.13 |
$28,168.29 |
$75,025.42 |
|
Student Fees |
$3,799.35 |
$2,279.61 |
$6,078.96 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$550 |
$400 |
$950 |
|
Background checks, etc. |
$150 |
$150 |
$300 |
|
Distant Education Fee |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Total |
$51,346.48 |
$30,997.9 |
$82,344.38 |
Kean University Tuition & Fees
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Rates for AY 2025-2026 will be determined during the June meeting of the Board of Trustees.
According to FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), cost of attendance is defined as total amount of attending the program, which includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees as well as fees associated with distance education.
NBCOT Pass Rate
Upon successful completion of academic preparation and level II fieldwork experiences, students are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT) exam. For more information on NBCOT visit https://www.nbcot.org/
To explore NBCOT Pass Rate for OT programs click NBCOT Performance Rate.
|
Year |
# Test takers |
Passed Test |
Failed Test |
NBCOT Pass rate |
|
2024 |
27 |
25 |
2 |
93% |
|
2023 |
23 |
20 |
3 |
87% |
|
2022 |
29 |
29 |
0 |
100% |
|
Total |
79 |
74 |
5 |
94% |
Cougars Climb Higher
At Kean, we believe learning and professional growth extend far beyond the walls of our classrooms. That's why we encourage you to take advantage of a variety of research opportunities, internships and more that we offer to advance your career and set the stage for continued success.
Fieldwork
Students complete at least six months of fieldwork in an approved clinical setting.
Research
Opportunities for research are an important part of an education at Kean.
Community
Beginning in their first semester, students gain clinical experience in community settings such as schools, senior centers, hospitals, nursing homes and camps.
Careers
Occupational Therapy graduates have found rewarding positions in a wide range of settings:
- Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
- JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
- FOX Rehabilitation
- Encore Rehabilitation Services
- Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
- HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
- University Hospital
- Intensive Therapeutics
- Abilities In Action
- Children's Specialized Hospital
- Woodbridge Township School District
- P.G. Chambers School
12% estimated increase in employment from 2022-2032.*
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2023, September 6). Occupational outlook handbook.
$106,900 average salary of occupational therapists in New Jersey.*
*Salary.com. (2023). Occupational therapist salary in New Jersey.
Accreditation
The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652- AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
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