Pennsylvania · 2027 admissions
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Schools in Pennsylvania
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory + each program’s own website
Pennsylvania has 9 occupational therapy assistant programs listed by ACOTE (9 associate, 0 bachelor's). Graduates take the NBCOT COTA exam and then apply for a state license. OTAs in Pennsylvania earn a median $71,590 a year.
Compare OTA programs in Pennsylvania
NBCOT COTA results, length and published cost side by side. Accredited programs first, sorted by 2025 pass rate.
| Program | Degree | NBCOT 2025 | Length | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny County/Boyce Campus Monroeville | Associate | 100% | — | — |
| Lackawanna College Scranton | Associate | 100% | 2 years | — |
| Pennsylvania State University-Mont Alto Campus Mont Alto | Associate | 88% | — | — |
| Central Penn College Summerdale | Associate | 86% | 24 months or less | — |
| Pennsylvania State University-Berks Campus Reading | Associate | 82% | 5 semesters | — |
| Harcum College Bryn Mawr | Associate | 80% | — | — |
| Pennsylvania State University-DuBois Campus DuBois | Associate | 67% | — | — |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia | Associate | 64% | 2 years | — |
| Pennsylvania State University-Shenango Campus Not admitting Sharon | Associate | 80% | — | — |
— = 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 Pennsylvania
| Program | City | Length | Format | NBCOT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Penn College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Summerdale | 24 months or less | Evening and hybrid option | 86% ’25 | Accredited |
| Community College of Allegheny County/Boyce Campus Associate of Science (AS) | Monroeville | See program | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Harcum College OTA associate degree | Bryn Mawr | See program | See program | 80% ’25 | Accredited |
| Lackawanna College Associate of Science (AS) | Scranton | 2 years | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Pennsylvania State University-Berks Campus Associate in Science in Occupational Therapy (A.S.) | Reading | 5 semesters | See program | 82% ’25 | Accredited |
| Pennsylvania State University-DuBois Campus Associate in Science in Occupational Therapy (A.S.) | DuBois | See program | See program | 67% ’25 | Accredited |
| Pennsylvania State University-Mont Alto Campus Associate in Science in Occupational Therapy (A.S.) | Mont Alto | See program | See program | 88% ’25 | Accredited |
| Thomas Jefferson University Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy (ASOT) | Philadelphia | 2 years | Hybrid (online + on-campus) | 64% ’25 | Accredited |
| Pennsylvania State University-Shenango Campus OTA associate degree | Sharon | See program | See program | 80% ’25 | Not admitting |
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 Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania programs offer the most flexibility, based on the school’s own description or ACOTE’s distance-education figure:
- Central Penn College (Summerdale) — format: Evening and hybrid option
- Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia) — format: Hybrid (online + on-campus)
Pay in Pennsylvania
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
OTAs in Pennsylvania are licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure. How to get licensed in Pennsylvania → · How to become an OTA · OTA salary by state
Frequently asked questions
How many OTA programs are in Pennsylvania?
ACOTE lists 9 occupational therapy assistant programs at 9 schools in Pennsylvania: 9 associate-degree and 0 bachelor's-degree.
How long is OTA school in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in Pennsylvania was $71,590 (BLS, May 2025).
How do I become a COTA in Pennsylvania?
Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, pass the NBCOT COTA exam, then apply for a license from the Pennsylvania 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. Pennsylvania has 34 OT programs; see OT schools in Pennsylvania and bridge programs.
Sources: ACOTE school directory (retrieved October 9, 2026); each program’s website; BLS OEWS (May 2025). Found an error? Tell us.