New Jersey · 2027 admissions
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Schools in New Jersey
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory + each program’s own website
New Jersey has 3 occupational therapy assistant programs listed by ACOTE (2 associate, 1 bachelor's). Graduates take the NBCOT COTA exam and then apply for a state license. OTAs in New Jersey earn a median $74,960 a year.
Compare OTA programs in New Jersey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felician University Rutherford | Associate | 100% | — | — | — |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Piscataway | Bachelor’s | 90% | — | $40,858* | Fall |
| Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg | Associate | 89% | — | — | January |
— = 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 New Jersey
| Program | City | Length | Format | NBCOT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felician University OTA associate degree | Rutherford | See program | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Raritan Valley Community College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Branchburg | See program | See program | 89% ’25 | Accredited |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey B.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant | Piscataway | 5 semesters (after pre-professional coursework) | Primarily in-person (2 hybrid courses) | 90% ’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 New Jersey
None of the OTA programs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
OTAs in New Jersey are licensed by the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council (Division of Consumer Affairs). How to get licensed in New Jersey → · How to become an OTA · OTA salary by state
Frequently asked questions
How many OTA programs are in New Jersey?
ACOTE lists 3 occupational therapy assistant programs at 3 schools in New Jersey: 2 associate-degree and 1 bachelor's-degree.
How long is OTA school in New Jersey?
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 New Jersey?
The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in New Jersey was $74,960 (BLS, May 2025).
How do I become a COTA in New Jersey?
Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, pass the NBCOT COTA exam, then apply for a license from the New Jersey 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. New Jersey has 9 OT programs; see OT schools in New Jersey and bridge programs.
Sources: ACOTE school directory (retrieved October 9, 2026); each program’s website; BLS OEWS (May 2025). Found an error? Tell us.