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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Schools in Georgia
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory + each program’s own website
Georgia has 3 occupational therapy assistant programs listed by ACOTE (3 associate, 0 bachelor's). Graduates take the NBCOT COTA exam and then apply for a state license. OTAs in Georgia earn a median $75,920 a year.
Compare OTA programs in Georgia
NBCOT COTA results, length and published cost side by side. Accredited programs first, sorted by 2025 pass rate.
| Program | Degree | NBCOT 2025 | Length | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Technical College Augusta | Associate | 100% | — | — |
| Chattahoochee Technical College Acworth | Associate | 100% | — | — |
| Middle Georgia State University Cochran | Associate | 89% | 4 semesters | — |
— = 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 Georgia
| Program | City | Length | Format | NBCOT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Technical College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Augusta | See program | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Chattahoochee Technical College OTA associate degree | Acworth | See program | Face-to-face + distance learning | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Middle Georgia State University Associate of Science (AS) | Cochran | 4 semesters | See program | 89% ’25 | 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 Georgia
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 Georgia programs offer the most flexibility, based on the school’s own description or ACOTE’s distance-education figure:
- Chattahoochee Technical College (Acworth) — format: Face-to-face + distance learning
Pay in Georgia
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
OTAs in Georgia are licensed by the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (Office of Secretary of State). How to get licensed in Georgia → · How to become an OTA · OTA salary by state
Frequently asked questions
How many OTA programs are in Georgia?
ACOTE lists 3 occupational therapy assistant programs at 3 schools in Georgia: 3 associate-degree and 0 bachelor's-degree.
How long is OTA school in Georgia?
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 Georgia?
The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in Georgia was $75,920 (BLS, May 2025).
How do I become a COTA in Georgia?
Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, pass the NBCOT COTA exam, then apply for a license from the Georgia 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. Georgia has 8 OT programs; see OT schools in Georgia and bridge programs.
Sources: ACOTE school directory (retrieved October 9, 2026); each program’s website; BLS OEWS (May 2025). Found an error? Tell us.