Occupational Therapy (MS Degree) Tuition, Fees & Total Cost of Attendance
The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) requires that all accredited programs publish current tuition and fees, as well as the total cost of attending and completing the occupational therapy program. The figures below reflect the full cost of the Iona University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program (80 credits / 7 semesters, 22.5 months of coursework over 27 months).
Scholarships and Awards for Graduate Students
At Iona, we offer a number of scholarship and award opportunities for our graduate students. This includes our Graduate Assistantships program which can provide eligible students with work experience while reducing tuition costs.
We also encourage students to use our graduate tuition estimator to get an idea of what the cost per credit will be after scholarships and awards have been applied.
For more information, please contact your admissions counselor.
Section 1 — Current Tuition & Fees by Year
- For students entering Fall 2026
- Per-Credit Rate (2026–27): $1,355 per credit
- Total Program Credits: 80 credits
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026 Tuition ($1,355 × 17 credits) | $23,035 |
| Program Fee (Fall) | $450 |
| Spring 2027 Tuition ($1,355 × 17 credits) | $23,035 |
| Program Fee (Spring) | $450 |
| Summer 2027 Tuition ($1,355 × 6 credits) | $8,130 |
| Program Fee (Summer) | $300 |
| Year 1 Subtotal (40 credits) | $55,400 |
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fall 2027 Tuition ($1,396 × 14 credits) | $19,544 |
| Program Fee (Fall) | $450 |
| Spring 2028 Tuition ($1,396 × 14 credits) | $19,544 |
| Program Fee (Spring) | $450 |
| Summer 2028 Tuition ($1396 x 6 credits) | $8,376 |
| Program Fee (Summer) | $0 (Fieldwork II) |
| Year 2 Subtotal (34 credits) | $48,364 |
†Projected rates based on an estimated 3% annual increase effective Fall 2027. Actual rates subject to university approval.
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fall 2028 Tuition ($1,438 × 6 credits) | $8,628 |
| Program Fee (Fall) | $0 (Fieldwork II) |
| Year 3 Subtotal (6 credits) | $8,628 |
†Projected rates based on an estimated 3% annual increase effective Fall 2027. Actual rates subject to university approval.
Total Cost of Program (Tuition & Fees Only)
$112,392
$55,400 + $48,364 + $8,628
80 credits │ 7 semesters │ 22.5 months coursework over 27 months
Year 1 confirmed + Years 2 & 3 projected at 3% increase
SECTION 2 — ADDITIONAL ESTIMATED COSTS (FAFSA COST OF ATTENDANCE DEFINITION)
Per FAFSA / Federal Student Aid guidelines, total Cost of Attendance also includes the categories below. Students should plan for these expenses in addition to tuition and fees.
| Expense Category | Estimated (Full Program) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,600 | Estimated at $25 per credit (80 credits). Costs vary by semester. |
| Scrubs / Uniform | $40 | Approximately $40 for one set of scrubs. |
| Background Check | Initial check covered by Iona | Iona pays for the initial background check and fingerprinting. Any additional checks required by specific fieldwork sites are the student’s responsibility (~$120–$185 per occurrence). |
| NBCOT Examination Fee | $540 | First-time online application fee. Retake fee: $430. Set by NBCOT; subject to change. Verify current rate at nbcot.org. |
| NY State OT Licensure (initial) | $294 | Initial licensure & first registration with NYS Office of the Professions (Form 1). Optional limited permit: $70. Varies by state.* |
| Transportation / Fieldwork Travel | Varies | Students commute to fieldwork sites; distance and cost depend on site location and mode of travel. |
| Loan Fees (if applicable) | Varies | Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan origination fee (~1.057% of loan amount). Contact SFS for estimate |
| Distance Education Fees | N/A | OT 642 and OT 645 are delivered via distance learning during Level II fieldwork. No separate distance education fee is assessed. |
SECTION 3 — NOTES & DISCLOSURES
Tuition rate increases: Tuition and fees are subject to change. Year 1 rates reflect 2026–27 figures as approved by Iona University. Years 2 and 3 are projected using an estimated 3% annual increase effective each Fall semester; actual rates for future academic years are not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon university approval.
Projected per-credit rates: 2026–27: $1,355 │ 2027–28 (est.): $1,395 │ 2028–29 (est.): $1,435
*Licensure costs: Iona University adds $809 to the non-tuition Cost of Attendance budget in the final award year to cover professional licensure costs (NBCOT exam fee $540 + NY State initial licensure $294 + incidental fees). This may be considered when determining federal financial aid eligibility. Students licensing in states other than New York should confirm their state’s fee with the Office of Student Financial Services. Rate is subject to change per New York State approval.
Cost of Attendance (COA) definition: Consistent with FAFSA / Federal Student Aid guidelines, the total cost of attending this program includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, transportation, loan fees, and distance education fees where applicable.
Last updated: June 2026
Questions: Iona University Office of Student Financial Services | iona.edu/offices/student-financial-services | Phone: (914) 633-2497, Email: sfs@iona.edu