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Outcomes
Excellence in Occupational Therapy Education
The USD OT Program was one of the first 12 programs in the nation to offer the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.). Our graduates have a 100% pass rate on the NBCOT Exam as outlined in the table below and on the NBCOT web page.
| Year | Number of program graduates who took the exam | Number of program graduates who passed the exam | Percentage of program graduates who passed the exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 19 | 19 | 100% |
| 2018 | 16 | 16 | 100% |
| 2019 | 27 | 27 | 100% |
| Total | 62 | 62 | 100% |
Retention and Progression
| Graduation Year | Students Entering/Graduating | Graduation Rate |
| 2017 | 19/19 | 100% |
| 2018 | 19/17 | 89.5% |
| 2019 | 28/26 | 92.9% |
| Total 3-Year | 66/62 | 93.9% |