Florida · 2027 admissions
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Schools in Florida
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory + each program’s own website
Florida has 16 occupational therapy assistant programs listed by ACOTE (15 associate, 1 bachelor's). Graduates take the NBCOT COTA exam and then apply for a state license. OTAs in Florida earn a median $71,630 a year.
Compare OTA programs in Florida
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville | Associate | 100% | — | $7,762* | — |
| Keiser University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach | Associate | 100% | — | — | — |
| Keiser University-Jacksonville Jacksonville | Associate | 100% | — | — | — |
| State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton | Associate | 94% | 2 years | $5,147 | — |
| AdventHealth University Orlando | Associate | 92% | — | $51,965* | — |
| Keiser University-Tallahassee Tallahassee | Associate | 92% | — | — | — |
| Keiser University-West Palm Beach West Palm Beach | Associate | 92% | — | — | — |
| Keiser University-Tampa Tampa | Associate | 88% | — | — | — |
| Polk State College Winter Haven | Associate | 83% | — | $10,573* | — |
| Keiser University-Pembroke Pines Pembroke Pines | Associate | 79% | — | — | — |
| Keiser University-Fort Myers Fort Myers | Associate | 75% | — | — | — |
| Keiser University-Miami Miami | Associate | 75% | — | — | — |
| South University-Tampa Tampa | Associate | 67% | — | — | — |
| Daytona State College Daytona Beach | Associate | 60% | 22 months | — | — |
| Keiser University-Melbourne Melbourne | Associate | 40% | — | — | — |
| Webber International University Babson Park | Bachelor’s | — | — | — | — |
— = 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 Florida
| Program | City | Length | Format | NBCOT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth University Associate of Science (AS) | Orlando | See program | See program | 92% ’25 | Accredited |
| Daytona State College Associate of Science (AS) | Daytona Beach | 22 months | See program | 60% ’25 | Accredited |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.S.) | Jacksonville | See program | On campus (not an online program) | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Keiser University-Daytona Beach Associate of Science (AS) | Daytona Beach | See program | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Keiser University-Fort Myers Associate of Science (AS) | Fort Myers | See program | See program | 75% ’25 | Accredited |
| Keiser University-Jacksonville Associate of Science (AS) | Jacksonville | See program | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Keiser University-Melbourne Associate of Science (AS) | Melbourne | See program | See program | 40% ’25 | Accredited |
| Keiser University-Miami Associate of Science (AS) | Miami | See program | See program | 75% ’25 | Accredited |
| Keiser University-Pembroke Pines Associate of Science (AS) | Pembroke Pines | See program | See program | 79% ’25 | Accredited |
| Keiser University-Tallahassee Associate of Science (AS) | Tallahassee | See program | See program | 92% ’25 | Accredited |
| Keiser University-Tampa Associate of Science (AS) | Tampa | See program | See program | 88% ’25 | Accredited |
| Keiser University-West Palm Beach Associate of Science (AS) | West Palm Beach | See program | See program | 92% ’25 | Accredited |
| Polk State College Associate in Science (AS) | Winter Haven | See program | See program | 83% ’25 | Accredited |
| South University-Tampa Associate of Science (AS) | Tampa | 15-month professional phase (after prerequisites) | See program | 67% ’25 | Accredited |
| State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Associate in Science (AS) | Bradenton | 2 years | See program | 94% ’25 | Accredited |
| Webber International University Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant | Babson Park | See program | See program | — | Accredited |
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.
Online and hybrid OTA programs in Florida
None of the OTA programs in Florida reports 50% or more distance education to ACOTE or describes a hybrid format on its website. Every accredited OTA program includes in-person labs and fieldwork.
Pay in Florida
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
OTAs in Florida are licensed by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (Florida Department of Health). How to get licensed in Florida → · How to become an OTA · OTA salary by state
Frequently asked questions
How many OTA programs are in Florida?
ACOTE lists 16 occupational therapy assistant programs at 16 schools in Florida: 15 associate-degree and 1 bachelor's-degree.
How long is OTA school in Florida?
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 Florida?
The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in Florida was $71,630 (BLS, May 2025).
How do I become a COTA in Florida?
Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, pass the NBCOT COTA exam, then apply for a license from the Florida 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. Florida has 19 OT programs; see OT schools in Florida and bridge programs.
Sources: ACOTE school directory (retrieved October 9, 2026); each program’s website; BLS OEWS (May 2025). Found an error? Tell us.