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Master of Science

Columbia University
New York , United States
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Tuition Fee
USD 117,891
Per semester
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
24 months
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Degree
Masters
Major
Health Education | Health Science | Occupational Therapy
Area of study
Health | Hygiene and occupational health services
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 117,891
About Program

Program Overview

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy Programs’ mission is to educate and prepare a diverse group of occupational therapists to be leaders in promoting health, well-being, and adaptation through occupation as practitioners, consultants, educators, advocates, and scholars in a variety of socio-cultural, geographic, community, and institutional contexts.


Director

Dawn M Nilsen, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is the Director of the Programs in Occupational Therapy, Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy) at CUMC, Vice Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, and Assistant Dean of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.


Program Details

  • Application Open: July 18, 2025
  • Application Deadline: Rolling until January 15, 2026
  • Delivery Mode: in person
  • Program Length: 24 months

Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fees for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program are as follows:


  • Class Entering 2025:
    • Tuition: $25,770/semester, $1,200 Level II Fieldwork
    • Health and Related Services Fee: $812/semester
    • Program Fee: $2500/semester
    • Technology Fee: $218/semester
    • Document Fee: $105 (one time)
    • Other: $75 AOTA Membership Fee, $150/semester International Student Fee (if applicable)
  • Class Entering 2024:
    • Tuition: $25,018/semester, $1,200 Level II Fieldwork
    • Health and Related Services Fee: $812/semester
    • Program Fee: $2500/semester
    • Technology Fee: $218/semester
    • Document Fee: $105 (one time)
    • Other: $75 AOTA Membership Fee, $150/semester International Student Fee (if applicable)
  • Class Entering 2023:
    • Tuition: $24,288/semester, $800 Level II Fieldwork
    • Health and Related Services Fee: $1,575/year
    • Program Fee: $2500/semester
    • Technology Fee: $212/semester
    • Document Fee: $105 (one time)
    • Other: $75 AOTA Membership Fee, $110/semester International Student Fee (if applicable)

The total cost of attending and completing the program (tuition and required fees) for students entering in 2025 is $117,891, for students entering in 2024 is $116,933, and for students entering in 2023 is $108,752.


Accreditation & Program Outcomes

The entry-level professional program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and has been since 1943.


Commencement Oath for Master of Science Graduates

Beginning with the Class of 2024, masters graduates recite an oath at graduation, serving as a symbolic affirmation of their readiness to uphold the highest standards of integrity, excellence, and ethical responsibility. The inclusion of this oath honors the hard work and dedication of graduates and reinforces the values and principles essential to their future success.


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