OT Doctoral Program

OTD Program

Cost of Attendance

 Cost
(based on
2023-24 fees)

2025
Summer
Semester
(12 credits)

2025
Fall Semester
(16 credits)

2026 Spring Semester
(15 credits)

2026
Summer Semester
(12 credits)

2026
Fall Semester
(15 credits)

2027
Spring Semester
(12 credits)

2027 Summer Semester
(12 credits)

2027
Fall Semester
(12 credits)

2028 Spring Semester
(12 credits)

Estimated Total Cost of Program
(2025-2028)

Tuition

3,244.48

3,244.48

3,244.48

3,341.81

3,341.81

3,341.81

3442.07

3442.07

3442.07

30,085.09

Student Fees

1,377.77

1,968.83

1,903.98

1709.43

1,903.98

1709.43 

1,377.77

1,709.43 

1,709.43

15,038.39

Non-resident Fees

6,050.00

6,050.00

6,050.00

6,050.00

6,050.00 

6,050.00

6,050.00

6,050.00 

6,050.00

54,450.00

Books & Supplies*

   600.00

   600.00

   600.00

   618.00

   618.00 

   618.00

      0.00

       0.00 

       0.00

  2,418.00

Professional Fees

   350.00

   350.00

   350.00

   350.00

   350.00 

  350.00 

   350.00

   350.00 

   350.00

  2,450.00

AOTA Student Membership**

     75.00

       0.00

       0.00

     75.00

       0.00 

      0.00 

     75.00

       0.00 

       0.00

     225.00

Technology, Library, Distance Ed Fees

^ϒSee expenses related to technology and distance-related factors below.

Travel***

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD 

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

 TOTAL RESIDENT 

$52,152.48

  TOTAL 
       NON-RESIDENT 

$106,602.48

Estimated Total Cost of Program is a 3-year total based on the 2023-2024 academic year fees with a 3% increase annually, however tuition and fees are subject to change.

Fees do not include out of pocket expenses which may include, but are not limited to: background checks, health screenings/requirements for clinicals, and computer/laptop.

* Approximate cost, as some textbooks are used across multiple semesters.

** AOTA membership is due annually.

*** Travel expenses are to be determined (TBD) and will be dependent upon travel needs of individual students for on-campus classes and fieldwork experiences.

^ϒ All students are required to have laptop computers with audio and video capabilities, a document scanner, and an ethernet cord. ULM provides all students with Microsoft Office software for the duration of their enrollment.

Fees do not include room and board that is established by the institution. Additional information on university cost of attendance can be found at https://www.ulm.edu/financialaid/costofattend.html.