Ohio · 2027 admissions
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Schools in Ohio
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory + each program’s own website
Ohio has 13 occupational therapy assistant programs listed by ACOTE (13 associate, 0 bachelor's). Graduates take the NBCOT COTA exam and then apply for a state license. OTAs in Ohio earn a median $62,700 a year.
Compare OTA programs in Ohio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati | Associate | 100% | — | — | — |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool | Associate | 100% | — | $17,632* | — |
| Rhodes State College Lima | Associate | 100% | — | — | Fall |
| Sinclair Community College Dayton | Associate | 94% | — | — | — |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula | Associate | 92% | — | — | — |
| Stark State College North Canton | Associate | 90% | — | — | — |
| Zane State College Zanesville | Associate | 90% | — | — | — |
| EHOVE Career Center/Lorain County Community College Milan | Associate | 88% | 2 years | — | — |
| Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland | Associate | 86% | 5 semesters | $9,587* | — |
| Owens Community College Perrysburg | Associate | 70% | — | $10,860 | — |
| Shawnee State University Portsmouth | Associate | 70% | 5 semesters (full-time) | — | — |
| Marion Technical College Marion | Associate | 50% | 2 years, full-time | — | — |
| Washington State College of Ohio Marietta | Associate | — | — | — | — |
— = 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 Ohio
| Program | City | Length | Format | NBCOT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Cincinnati | See program | In-person (about 10% hybrid) | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Cuyahoga Community College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Cleveland | 5 semesters | See program | 86% ’25 | Accredited |
| EHOVE Career Center/Lorain County Community College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Milan | 24 months (including pre-admission semester) | See program | 88% ’25 | Accredited |
| Kent State University at Ashtabula OTA associate degree | Ashtabula | See program | See program | 92% ’25 | Accredited |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant | East Liverpool | As few as 5 semesters after acceptance | Flex part-time, hybrid, or traditional in-person | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Marion Technical College OTA associate degree | Marion | 2 years, full-time | See program | 50% ’25 | Accredited |
| Owens Community College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Perrysburg | See program | See program | 70% ’25 | Accredited |
| Rhodes State College OTA associate degree | Lima | See program | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Shawnee State University Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Portsmouth | 5 semesters (full-time) | On-campus | 70% ’25 | Accredited |
| Sinclair Community College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Dayton | See program | See program | 94% ’25 | Accredited |
| Stark State College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | North Canton | 5 semesters (technical portion, full-time) | In person | 90% ’25 | Accredited |
| Washington State College of Ohio OTA associate degree | Marietta | See program | See program | — | Accredited |
| Zane State College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Zanesville | See program | On-campus | 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 Ohio
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 Ohio programs offer the most flexibility, based on the school’s own description or ACOTE’s distance-education figure:
- Kent State University at East Liverpool (East Liverpool) — format: Flex part-time, hybrid, or traditional in-person
Pay in Ohio
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
OTAs in Ohio are licensed by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. How to get licensed in Ohio → · How to become an OTA · OTA salary by state
Frequently asked questions
How many OTA programs are in Ohio?
ACOTE lists 13 occupational therapy assistant programs at 13 schools in Ohio: 13 associate-degree and 0 bachelor's-degree.
How long is OTA school in Ohio?
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 Ohio?
The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in Ohio was $62,700 (BLS, May 2025).
How do I become a COTA in Ohio?
Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, pass the NBCOT COTA exam, then apply for a license from the Ohio 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. Ohio has 15 OT programs; see OT schools in Ohio and bridge programs.
Sources: ACOTE school directory (retrieved October 9, 2026); each program’s website; BLS OEWS (May 2025). Found an error? Tell us.