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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Schools in Hawaii
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory + each program’s own website
Hawaii has 1 occupational therapy assistant program listed by ACOTE (1 associate, 0 bachelor's). Graduates take the NBCOT COTA exam and then apply for a state license. OTAs in Hawaii earn a median $72,710 a year.
All OTA programs in Hawaii
| Program | City | Length | Format | NBCOT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapiolani Community College/University of Hawaii Associate in Science (AS) | Honolulu | See program | See program | 67% ’22 | 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 Hawaii
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 Hawaii programs offer the most flexibility, based on the school’s own description or ACOTE’s distance-education figure:
- Kapiolani Community College/University of Hawaii (Honolulu) — ACOTE: 50-74% delivered by distance education
Pay in Hawaii
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
OTAs in Hawaii are licensed by the Hawaii Occupational Therapy Program (Professional and Vocational Licensing). How to get licensed in Hawaii → · How to become an OTA · OTA salary by state
Frequently asked questions
How many OTA programs are in Hawaii?
ACOTE lists 1 occupational therapy assistant program at 1 school in Hawaii: 1 associate-degree and 0 bachelor's-degree.
How long is OTA school in Hawaii?
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 Hawaii?
The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in Hawaii was $72,710 (BLS, May 2025).
How do I become a COTA in Hawaii?
Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, pass the NBCOT COTA exam, then apply for a license from the Hawaii 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. Hawaii has 1 OT program; see OT schools in Hawaii and bridge programs.
Sources: ACOTE school directory (retrieved October 9, 2026); each program’s website; BLS OEWS (May 2025). Found an error? Tell us.