The UNM Division of Occupational Therapy offers an entry-level, in-person Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and a hybrid post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (ppOTD).
Occupational therapists help people of all ages learn or relearn daily tasks for living. OTs teach patients who are physically, mentally or developmentally disabled skills to live better, more independent lives after illness or injury.
Apply to the UNM Occupational Therapy Graduate Program to help children and adults regain their independence.
Like the state of New Mexico, the UNM OT program is culturally rich and unique. UNM’s research-intensive environment creates an atmosphere of intellectual stimulation and discovery.
We offer additional enrichment learning experiences, such as international fieldwork programs, interdisciplinary education programs and elective courses in which students serve local communities.
Our mission is to prepare culturally competent, ethical, and compassionate occupational therapists and leaders who design comprehensive and viable models of service delivery in community and healthcare settings. We model the use of occupation as a modality and an outcome to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities in New Mexico and beyond. Our program is anchored in meaningful occupation; saturated in the history, philosophy, culture, science, and application of occupation and occupational therapy; and utilizes research to facilitate critical reasoning. Our program values and supports the education of the New Mexico practice community and cultivation of community relationships to further promote best-practice and occupation-based interventions.
Through education, scholarship and service, the University of New Mexico Occupational Therapy Graduate Program facilitates individuals’ wellness, productivity, participation and quality of life of people within their communities.
2022-2024 Graduation Retention and NBCOT Exam Pass Rates
|
Graduation Year |
Number of students admitted |
Number of graduates |
Graduation Rate |
NBCOT pass rate (%) |
|
2024 |
18 |
18 |
100% |
94% |
|
2023 |
27 |
27 |
100% |
93% |
|
2022 |
26 |
27 |
103% |
100% |
|
3 Year Total |
81 |
82 |
101% |
95% |
Our National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance. Only program graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT exam.
The UNM Occupational Therapy Graduate Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
7501 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-6611
UNM Occupational Therapy faculty and students inspire me to implement mindful and best practice. I am prepared to advocate for high quality personalized care, for all, for the rest of my career.
Establish residency in New Mexico and pay in-state tuition rates. After 12-months, you can petition for in-state tuition classification. If you and a spouse or significant other relocated to New Mexico and work in a permanent full-time position, you may not need to complete the 12-month requirement for residency.
We understand that occupational therapy school is a major investment of your time, energy, focus, and finances. We want to provide you with as many resources as possible to help offset educational expenses. Most of our students receive some form of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans, work-study opportunities, or graduate assistant positions.
| New Mexico Residents | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total Program Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees | $15,598 | $14,355 | $10,334 | $40,287 |
| Student Fees | $1,585 | $1,744 | $957 | $4,285 |
| Books/Supplies** | $2,080 | $1,792 | $0 | $4,667 |
| Transportation | $2,913 | $2,913 | $1,456 | $7,282 |
| Loan Fees | $320 | $320 | $160 | $800 |
| Totals | $22,495 | $21,124 | $12,908 | $56,526 |
| Non-Residents | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total Program Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition/Fees | $38,958 | $31,914 | $19,642 | $90,513 |
| Student Fees | $1,585 | $1,744 | $957 | $4,285 |
| Books/Supplies** | $2,080 | $1,792 | $0 | $3,872 |
| Transportation | $2,913 | $2,913 | $1,456 | $7,282 |
| Loan Fees | $320 | $320 | $160 | $800 |
| Totals | $45,856 | $38,682 | $22,215 | $106,753 |
Amounts are based on Spring 2024 tuition rates and fees and are subject to change.
* Tables illustrate the cost of the 2.5-year program and have been rounded to whole dollars.
** Students are responsible for securing all required resources in preparation for and during Level I and Level II Fieldwork rotations, including but not limited to transportation, physical examinations and associated testing (e.g., drug screening), health insurance, background checks and clearances, parking, housing, food, and clothing.
Refer to the website for current tuition rates and fees .
There are also additional fees for certification and licensing.
