D'Youville's occupational therapy department is dedicated to ensuring positive student outcomes and provides the following information on graduation rates and exams.
NBCOT Exam Results
The following table represents the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam results.
| Jan. - Dec. 2014 | Jan. - Dec. 2015 | Jan .- Dec. 2016 | Jan. - Dec. 2017 | Jan. - Dec. 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number of NG testing | 50 | 70 | 64 | 64 | 65 |
| Total Number of NG Passing (% passing) |
48 (96%) | 69 (99%) | 64 (100%) | 62 (97%) | 62 (95%) |
| Total Number of NG Failing (% failing) |
2 (4%) | 1 (1%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (3%) | 3 (5%) |
| Total Score Average | 475 | 472 | 473 | 475 | 475 |
| Average Passing Score | 476 | 473 | 473 | 476 | 477 |
| Average Failing Score | 436 | 439 | --- | 432 | 425 |
*NG = Candidates testing within one year of graduation, regardless of the number of
attempts on the examination.
Note: A felony conviction may affect a student's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification
exam.
Graduation Rates (BS/MS program)
| Academic Year | No. of Graduates | Graduation Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 19 | 68 |
| 2016-17 | 27 | 82 |
| 2017-18 | 37 | 73 |
Graduation Rates (MS Program)
| Academic Year | # of Graduates | Graduation Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 32 | 80 |
| 2016-17 | 34 | 74 |
| 2017-18 | 45 | 96 |
Number of OT Graduates
| Academic Year | MS | BS/MS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 37 | 11 | 48 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 21 | 52 |
| 2017-18 | 37 | 29 | 66 |
| Total | 105 | 42 | 147 |
Total number of program graduates reflects both national and international students who graduated from the Occupational Therapy program. As some students return to their home countries, not all graduates elect to take the NBCOT exam.