Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Location: Online | Start Term: SpringBolster your career opportunities and advance your clinical knowledge by gaining a doctorate in occupational therapy.
A Degree Built to Help Working Clinicians Excel
An Advanced Degree for a Career with Endless Potential
Earning your degree at MCPHS ensures you’ll be addressing community healthcare needs and improving patient’s lives with the skills to make a difference.
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Best Healthcare JobsBased on job satisfaction and salary, occupational therapists rank highly on the 2025 list of best healthcare jobs, according to U.S. News and World Report.
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Job GrowthProjected job growth for occupational therapists through 2034, faster than the average occupation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025.
$98,340
median salaryMedian salary for an occupational therapist according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025.
Maranda Centeno
| MSOT ’24“I aim to carry forward the mission of MCPHS by addressing systemic barriers to care. I’m focused on championing interdisciplinary collaboration and helping individuals of all ages access the services they need to thrive.” Read Maranda’s Story
‘I Wanted to Challenge Myself:’ An Occupational Therapy Professor Explores the World of 3D Printing
Dr. Michelle Dowling and Dr. Danielle Amero collaborated to incorporate 3D printing into the occupational therapy programs in Worcester and Manchester. “I'm really impressed with the opportunity the University has given Danielle, me, and the students to explore this and have it grow,” Dr. Dowling said.
How OTs Make Daily Routines the Foundation for Wellness
In the 14th episode of the MCPHS Bicentennial Podcast, The Secret to Living to 200, Dr. Douglas Simmons discusses the rapid evolution of occupational therapy and the discipline’s focus on wellness.
Online tuition is calculated at a cost-per-credit rate based on the program you choose and the number of credits for which you register. Learn more about online tuition and fees here.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will:
- Possess a global view of healthcare and healthcare disparities.
- Be able to link clinical practice to research and outcome reporting to justify and support occupational therapy practice.
- Have the skills to seek managerial and leadership roles in the healthcare arena.
- Be recognized as outstanding leaders with valuable knowledge of clinical practice, research, and outcomes
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