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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Schools in Minnesota
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory + each program’s own website
Minnesota 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 Minnesota earn a median $64,920 a year.
Compare OTA programs in Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka Technical College Anoka | Associate | 100% | 2 years | $16,335* | Fall |
| Northland Community and Technical College East Grand Forks | Associate | 92% | 2 years | — | — |
| St. Catherine University St. Paul | Associate | 80% | — | — | — |
| Minnesota West Community & Technical College-Worthington Campus Worthington | Associate | 67% | 5 semesters (full-time) | — | Fall |
— = 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 Minnesota
| Program | City | Length | Format | NBCOT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka Technical College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Anoka | 2 years | Partial hybrid | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Minnesota West Community & Technical College-Worthington Campus Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Worthington | 5 semesters (full-time) | See program | 67% ’25 | Accredited |
| Northland Community and Technical College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | East Grand Forks | 2 years | Face-to-face | 92% ’25 | Accredited |
| St. Catherine University Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | St. Paul | See program | See program | 80% ’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 Minnesota
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 Minnesota programs offer the most flexibility, based on the school’s own description or ACOTE’s distance-education figure:
- Anoka Technical College (Anoka) — format: Partial hybrid — ACOTE: 50-74% delivered by distance education
- St. Catherine University (St. Paul) — ACOTE: 75-100% delivered by distance education
Pay in Minnesota
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
OTAs in Minnesota are licensed by the Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. How to get licensed in Minnesota → · How to become an OTA · OTA salary by state
Frequently asked questions
How many OTA programs are in Minnesota?
ACOTE lists 4 occupational therapy assistant programs at 4 schools in Minnesota: 4 associate-degree and 0 bachelor's-degree.
How long is OTA school in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota?
The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in Minnesota was $64,920 (BLS, May 2025).
How do I become a COTA in Minnesota?
Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, pass the NBCOT COTA exam, then apply for a license from the Minnesota 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. Minnesota has 9 OT programs; see OT schools in Minnesota and bridge programs.
Sources: ACOTE school directory (retrieved October 9, 2026); each program’s website; BLS OEWS (May 2025). Found an error? Tell us.