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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Schools in Indiana
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory + each program’s own website
Indiana has 5 occupational therapy assistant programs listed by ACOTE (3 associate, 2 bachelor's). Graduates take the NBCOT COTA exam and then apply for a state license. OTAs in Indiana earn a median $66,660 a year.
Compare OTA programs in Indiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington University Huntington | Bachelor’s | 100% | 4 years | $136,680 | — |
| Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo | Bachelor’s | 100% | — | $36,821* | — |
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville | Associate | 82% | — | — | Fall |
| Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson Campus Candidacy Anderson | Associate | — | 4-5 semesters | $11,319* | Fall (August) |
| Marian University Candidacy Indianapolis | Associate | — | 2 years | — | — |
— = 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 Indiana
| Program | City | Length | Format | NBCOT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington University Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant | Huntington | 4 years | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Indiana University Kokomo Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences – OTA track (BSRS-OTA) | Kokomo | See program | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| University of Southern Indiana OTA associate degree | Evansville | 18 months after 17 credits of prerequisites | See program | 82% ’25 | Accredited |
| Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson Campus Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Occupational Therapy Assistant | Anderson | 4-5 semesters | Hybrid (primarily in-person with partial virtual instruction) | — | Candidacy |
| Marian University Occupational Therapy Assistant (associate degree) | Indianapolis | 2 years | See program | — | Candidacy |
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 Indiana
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 Indiana programs offer the most flexibility, based on the school’s own description or ACOTE’s distance-education figure:
- Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson Campus (Anderson) — format: Hybrid (primarily in-person with partial virtual instruction)
Pay in Indiana
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
OTAs in Indiana are licensed by the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee (Professional Licensing Agency). How to get licensed in Indiana → · How to become an OTA · OTA salary by state
Frequently asked questions
How many OTA programs are in Indiana?
ACOTE lists 5 occupational therapy assistant programs at 5 schools in Indiana: 3 associate-degree and 2 bachelor's-degree. 2 programs are still working toward full accreditation.
How long is OTA school in Indiana?
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 Indiana?
The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in Indiana was $66,660 (BLS, May 2025).
How do I become a COTA in Indiana?
Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, pass the NBCOT COTA exam, then apply for a license from the Indiana 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. Indiana has 14 OT programs; see OT schools in Indiana and bridge programs.
Sources: ACOTE school directory (retrieved October 9, 2026); each program’s website; BLS OEWS (May 2025). Found an error? Tell us.