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Post-Professional OTD

Emerge as an agent of change

The field of occupational therapy is growing increasingly competitive. While many seek a specialization to differentiate themselves, a post-professional occupational therapy doctorate provides the greatest flexibility for those looking to stand out. Our online post-professional OTD provides avenues for practicing occupational therapists to pursue leadership positions within their current practices, create or further establish their own practices, or transition into a career in academia to mentor the next generation of occupational therapists.

32 Total Credits

2 Years To Complete

100% Online Format

Quinnipiac’s online Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate features:

  • Minimal on-campus residency requirements, including one week during the first summer and one day before graduation, making it ideal for practicing occupational therapists.

  • A modern curriculum focusing on emerging issues, innovation and leadership.

  • Small class sizes, led by the same industry-experienced faculty who teach on campus.

  • A seamless bachelor’s to OTD bridge pathway that may be completed entirely online.

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Your Future Is Bright

Quinnipiac’s Post-Professional OTD makes it easy to accelerate your career success.

12% Job Growth

The BLS estimates the demand for occupational therapists will grow 12% through 2023, which is 4 times the national average for all professions and signals growth opportunities for those in leadership roles.

25% Higher Weekly Earnings

Additional BLS data shows that the median weekly earnings for those holding a doctoral degree is 25% higher than those holding a master's.

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$225K Average Earnings Increase

Leveraging PayScale projections, the average increase in earnings over a 25-year span for an OTD holder is $225,000 over that of someone with an MOT.

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