WashU Medicine Occupational Therapy

What WashU Medicine Occupational Therapy does

WashU Medicine Occupational Therapy is an academic and clinical division of the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine offering entry-level and post-professional degrees in occupational therapy. The program portfolio includes a 28-month Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT), a 36-month Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), an online Post-Professional OTD (PP-OTD), an MSOT/MPH dual degree with the Brown School, and a PhD track, with tuition of approximately $18,000 per semester. Students gain clinical experience through 500+ fieldwork placement sites and 11+ on-campus clinical locations, supported by 100% doctorally prepared faculty who have developed 16+ proprietary clinical assessment instruments.

The program is accredited by ACOTE through 2035 (a maximum 10-year term) and recognized by WFOT, and reports a 100% NBCOT licensure pass rate. It has graduated 3,281 students since 1918 and draws applicants from 20 U.S. states, with an average entering class of 90 students across the MSOT and OTD programs. The Center for Experiential Learning and Community (CELC) consolidates clinical and community programming.

The business model is tuition-driven, with annual MSOT tuition totaling $108,000 and OTD tuition totaling $143,100 per student, supplemented by fees from the 11+ clinical practice sites. Revenue streams are diversified across multiple degree pathways and a distributed individual-student customer base, with no enterprise-anchor dependency. Strategic priorities visible in 2024 include expanding the online PP-OTD channel, deepening interdisciplinary credentials through the Brown School partnership, and consolidating clinical operations under CELC.

Name

WashU Medicine Occupational Therapy

Legal name

Washington University in St. Louis (WashU Medicine Program in Occupational Therapy)

Website

https://ot.wustl.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WashU Medicine Occupational Therapy is an ACOTE-accredited academic division of Washington University in St. Louis offering MSOT, OTD, PP-OTD, and PhD programs. It serves occupational therapy students nationwide and practicing clinicians through 500+ fieldwork sites and 11+ clinical locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Therapy Education

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Rehabilitation & Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy Centers (HLAFABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rehabilitation Support (PT/OT Aide) (EDAOAJAI), Occupational Therapy (OT) In-Home (HSABADAB)

Keywords

• Occupational therapy education
• Graduate health programs
• Rehabilitation doctoral degrees
• Clinical occupational therapy
• Occupational therapy research

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Louis, MO

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. MSOT Tuition: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program - 28-month full-time program with 80 credit hours. Tuition is $18,000 per semester, totaling $108,000 for the full program (2025-2027). Additional costs include health fees, books, and supplies totaling approximately $16,200.
2. OTD Tuition: Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program - 36-month full-time program with 106 credit hours. Tuition is $18,000 per semester, totaling approximately $143,100 for the full program (2025-2028). Additional costs include health fees, books, and supplies totaling approximately $19,075.
3. PP-OTD Tuition: Online Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate - 34 credits at $995 per credit hour, total program cost $33,830. Designed for working practitioners while maintaining employment.
4. MSOT/MPH Dual Degree Tuition: Dual degree program requiring 120 credit hours across both programs over 3.5 years, offered with Brown School at Washington University
5. RAPS PhD Stipend and Tuition: PhD program provides $37,000 annual stipend with full tuition remission for up to 5 years for full-time students. Part-time option available for working adults.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The WashU Medicine Program in Occupational Therapy is an academic and clinical division within Washington University in St. Louis that delivers entry-level (MSOT, OTD) and post-professional (PP-OTD, RAPS PhD) occupational therapy degrees, a joint MSOT/MPH dual degree with the Brown School, and patient-facing clinical occupational therapy services supported by the Community Experiential Learning Center (CELC). Revenue is generated primarily through tuition, research grants, and clinical service fees.

Product overview

WashU Medicine Program in Occupational Therapy offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and clinical services. The core offerings include two entry-level degrees (MSOT and OTD), an online post-professional doctoral program (PP-OTD), a dual MSOT/MPH degree with the Brown School, and a PhD in Rehabilitation and Participation Science (RAPS). The program also operates the Community Experiential Learning Center (CELC) for hands-on training and OT Clinical Practice for patient care. Faculty-developed assessment tools support evidence-based practice. Programs are built on the People-Environmental-Occupation-Performance (PEOP) model and accredited by ACOTE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) A 28-month, full-time entry-level master's program (80 credit hours) including six months of full-time fieldwork that prepares students to become registered occupational therapists eligible to practice in any practice area.
• Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) A 36-month entry-level doctoral program (106 credit hours) including six months of fieldwork and a 14-week doctoral capstone that prepares graduates for leadership in practice, management, teaching, and clinical research.
• Online Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (PP-OTD) An online 34-credit post-professional doctoral program (five semesters of 6-7 credits each) delivered via synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning for experienced occupational therapists seeking leadership, teaching, program development, and advocacy roles.
• MSOT/MPH Dual Degree A 3.5-year dual degree (120 credit hours) combining the MSOT with a Master of Public Health from the Brown School, preparing graduates for work in academia, community agencies, government institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
• Rehabilitation and Participation Science (RAPS) PhD A 4-5 year full-time doctoral research program developing rehabilitation scientists through foundational coursework, mentored research in faculty laboratories, and dissertation research in areas such as neurorehabilitation, performance, and community participation.
• 3-2 Program An accelerated pathway allowing students to complete a bachelor's degree plus MSOT within 5.5 years (or a 3-3 OTD pathway within 6 years) by completing major and prerequisite requirements during the first three years before entering the professional OT program.
• OT Clinical Practice (OT Services) The clinical arm of the Program in Occupational Therapy, providing occupational therapy services to adult and pediatric clients across multiple St. Louis locations, including specialty programs in hand therapy, pediatric feeding, and adults with ADHD.
• OT Faculty-Developed Assessment Tools A portfolio of standardized clinical assessment instruments developed by program faculty (e.g., Executive Function Performance Test, Activity Card Sort, Home Environment Lighting Assessment, In-Home Occupational Performance Evaluation, Community Health Environment Checklist-Mobility, Complex Task Performance Assessment) for evaluating OT-related function, participation, and environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% NBCOT certification exam pass rate since 2022
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)coreOthers · 1 January 2025ACOTE provides accreditation for entry-level professional occupational therapy programs. WashU OT's current ten-year accreditation period is from 2025-2035. This accreditation is required for graduates to be eligible to sit for the NBCOT examination and pursue licensure.
• World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)coreOthers · 1 January 1918WFOT approves occupational therapy educational programs that meet international standards. WashU OT's MSOT program holds WFOT approval, indicating the program meets global standards for OT education.
• 500+ Fieldwork Sites NationwidecoreOthersWashU OT maintains fieldwork contracts with numerous practice sites throughout the U.S. in a variety of settings across the lifespan. Students have opportunity to preference Level II Fieldwork sites based on their interests and professional goals.
• Community Partners (CELC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Community Experiential Learning Center (CELC) partners with community organizations in St. Louis to provide innovative active-learning opportunities. Five core pillars guide engagement: trauma-informed care, inclusive access to health, civic responsibility, climate stewardship, and evidence-based practice.
• Brown School at Washington UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe MSOT/MPH dual degree is offered jointly with the Brown School, ranked #1 school of social work by U.S. News & World Report. Students complete 120 credit hours across both programs over 3.5 years.
• Gateway Occupational Therapy Education Council (GOTEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashU OT is an active participant in GOTEC, which offers regular trainings and resources to fieldwork educators. This partnership supports clinical education quality across the region.
• UJIMA PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership focused on health equity and community engagement initiatives in St. Louis.
• WashU School of Medicine DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterdisciplinary partnerships with Neurology, Pediatrics, Orthopedic Surgery, Surgery, Medicine, and other departments within WashU School of Medicine for joint faculty appointments and research collaboration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy: USC's OT program is a top-ranked graduate OT education and research division directly comparable in mission, scale, and competitive set to WashU's program; both compete for the same applicant pool, faculty talent, and U.S. News ranking position.
• Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: BU Sargent offers entry-level OT and post-professional OTD programs within a research-intensive health sciences college, directly comparable in mission, accreditation status, and competitive applicant market.
• NYU Steinhardt Department of Occupational Therapy: NYU's OT department offers OT and OTDr graduate programs in a major urban academic setting, competing with WashU for applicants seeking top-tier OT education in major metropolitan research universities.
• Thomas Jefferson University Occupational Therapy Program: Jefferson offers OTD and post-professional OT programs with strong clinical placement infrastructure, comparable to WashU in combining academic medical-center integration with comprehensive OT degree pathways.
• University of Illinois at Chicago Occupational Therapy: UIC's OT department offers entry-level and post-professional OTD programs at a major public research university with strong clinical presence, comparable to WashU's research-clinical integration model.
• University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy: Pitt's OT department offers entry-level OTD and post-professional programs with strong research output, competing directly with WashU for top applicants and faculty, and operating within a major academic medical center context similar to WashU Medicine.
• Tufts University Department of Occupational Therapy: Tufts offers entry-level OTD and post-professional programs in a private research university setting, directly competing with WashU for top graduate applicants and faculty in the Northeast.
• Rush University Occupational Therapy Program: Rush offers OTD programs within an academic medical center similar to WashU Medicine, competing for applicants interested in integrated clinical-research training in urban healthcare systems.
• Colorado State University Occupational Therapy Program: A top-ranked OT graduate program offering MS and OTD pathways with strong research profile, directly comparable in accreditation status, degree offerings, and applicant competition to WashU.

Regional players

• Creighton University Occupational Therapy Program: Creighton offers OTD and dual-degree pathways within a private Midwest university with Jesuit health-sciences tradition, comparable to WashU's private-university setting and competing for similar regional applicant pools in the Midwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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