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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Schools in Oregon
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory + each program’s own website
Oregon 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 Oregon earn a median $76,850 a year.
All OTA programs in Oregon
| Program | City | Length | Format | NBCOT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Benton Community College-Healthcare Occupations Center Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Lebanon | 2 years | See program | 100% ’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 Oregon
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 Oregon programs offer the most flexibility, based on the school’s own description or ACOTE’s distance-education figure:
- Linn-Benton Community College-Healthcare Occupations Center (Lebanon) — ACOTE: 75-100% delivered by distance education
Pay in Oregon
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
OTAs in Oregon are licensed by the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board. How to get licensed in Oregon → · How to become an OTA · OTA salary by state
Frequently asked questions
How many OTA programs are in Oregon?
ACOTE lists 1 occupational therapy assistant program at 1 school in Oregon: 1 associate-degree and 0 bachelor's-degree.
How long is OTA school in Oregon?
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 Oregon?
The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in Oregon was $76,850 (BLS, May 2025).
How do I become a COTA in Oregon?
Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, pass the NBCOT COTA exam, then apply for a license from the Oregon 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. Oregon has 4 OT programs; see OT schools in Oregon and bridge programs.
Sources: ACOTE school directory (retrieved October 9, 2026); each program’s website; BLS OEWS (May 2025). Found an error? Tell us.