Dallas–Fort Worth · 2027 admissions
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Schools in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory + each program’s own website
Dallas–Fort Worth, TX has 4 occupational therapy assistant programs listed by ACOTE (4 associate, 0 bachelor's). Graduates take the NBCOT COTA exam and then apply for a state license. OTAs in Texas earn a median $81,500 a year.
Dallas–Fort Worth here means programs in Dallas, Irving, Fort Worth, Denton, Richardson, Midlothian, Weatherford. See all Texas OTA programs.
Compare OTA programs in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
NBCOT COTA results, length and published cost side by side. Accredited programs first, sorted by 2025 pass rate.
| Program | Degree | NBCOT 2025 | Length | Published cost | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navarro College-Midlothian Campus Midlothian | Associate | — | — | $8,801* | — |
| Weatherford College Weatherford | Associate | 89% | — | — | — |
| Dallas College Mountain View Campus Dallas | Associate | 50% | 2 years (full-time) | — | — |
| American Career College-Texas Campus Applicant Richardson | Associate | — | — | — | — |
— = not published or not yet verified. Costs are as each school publishes them (full-program tuition; * = all-in total). NBCOT = share of new graduates passing in 2025. Click a program for sources and quotes.
All OTA programs in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
| Program | City | Length | Format | NBCOT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas College Mountain View Campus Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Dallas | 2 years (full-time) | See program | 50% ’25 | Accredited |
| Navarro College-Midlothian Campus Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Midlothian | See program | See program | 100% ’22 | Accredited |
| Weatherford College OTA associate degree | Weatherford | 2 years (about 20 months after prerequisites) | See program | 89% ’25 | Accredited |
| American Career College-Texas Campus OTA associate degree | Richardson | See program | See program | — | Applicant |
Status and degree level from the ACOTE directory. Length and format only where confirmed on the program’s own website. NBCOT = share of the program’s new graduates who passed the NBCOT exam in the latest year reported (NBCOT school performance data, retrieved 2026-10-08); new programs have no results yet.
More OTA programs in Texas
Online and hybrid OTA programs in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
No OTA program is fully online: every accredited program includes in-person labs and at least 16 weeks of full-time Level II fieldwork. These Dallas–Fort Worth, TX programs offer the most flexibility, based on the school’s own description or ACOTE’s distance-education figure:
- Navarro College-Midlothian Campus (Midlothian) — ACOTE: 50-74% delivered by distance education
Pay in Texas
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
OTAs in Texas are licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners). How to get licensed in Texas → · How to become an OTA · OTA salary by state
Frequently asked questions
How many OTA programs are in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX?
ACOTE lists 4 occupational therapy assistant programs at 4 schools in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX: 4 associate-degree and 0 bachelor's-degree. 1 program is still working toward full accreditation.
How long is OTA school in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX?
Most OTA associate programs take about two years including fieldwork, and every accredited OTA program includes at least 16 weeks of full-time Level II fieldwork. Check the length we confirmed for each program in the table above; some schools also require prerequisite courses before you start.
How much do OTAs make in Texas?
The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in Texas was $81,500 (BLS, May 2025).
How do I become a COTA in Texas?
Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, pass the NBCOT COTA exam, then apply for a license from the Texas occupational therapy licensing board. See how licensing works.
Can I become an occupational therapist later?
Yes. Many OTAs later complete an OTA-to-OT bridge program. Dallas–Fort Worth, TX has 5 OT programs; see OT schools in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX and bridge programs.
Sources: ACOTE school directory (retrieved October 9, 2026); each program’s website; BLS OEWS (May 2025). Found an error? Tell us.