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Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA

Occupational Therapy Schools Public For-Profit

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Degrees: eOTD, ppOTD

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Website: https://www.chatham.edu/otd

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About the School

Chatham University, a private institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offers a fully on‑campus entry‑level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ELOTD) program. The program spans seven terms and requires 99 credit hours, culminating in eligibility to sit for the NBCOT exam. It emphasizes reflection, ethical practice, leadership, and culturally responsive care through an educational philosophy grounded in active, experiential, and didactic learning, with fieldwork and a doctoral capstone integrated into the curriculum.

Curriculum

The curriculum is structured over seven academic terms and comprises 99 credits that include core coursework, professional reasoning development, evidence‑based practice, and interprofessional collaboration. Students engage in rigorous clinical reasoning and scholarship through hands‑on labs and simulation experiences before completing multiple Level II fieldwork placements and a culminating capstone project. Graduate students are required to complete their degree within six years, though formal petitions can extend this limit under special circumstances.

Facilities

Chatham’s Health Sciences programs are housed on the Shadyside campus in modern laboratories and simulation spaces designed for interprofessional training. Occupational therapy students frequently use the Star Simulation Center to conduct acute‑care scenarios with high‑fidelity mannequins, enabling them to practice critical real‑world skills prior to fieldwork. These learning environments are equipped to simulate hospital, school, and community settings, fostering both technical proficiency and clinical confidence.

Demographics

Recent cohort data indicate that Chatham’s Occupational Therapy program is predominantly female—over 90 percent—with approximately 16 percent representing racial and ethnic minority groups. Annual graduation numbers average in the low 30s, reflecting the program’s modest cohort size and urban campus context. Most incoming students hold bachelor’s degrees and pursue the program full time, making Chatham’s OTD both focused and academically rigorous.

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Our analysis of CHATAM:

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Student Loan Burden: $163,835

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at CHATAM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $163,835. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Equal to National Average

The cost of living at CHATAM is approximately equal to the average cost of living at medical schools nationwide. While planning your finances, you can expect typical expenses comparable to most medical institutions.

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