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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Schools in Texas
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory + each program’s own website
Texas has 21 occupational therapy assistant programs listed by ACOTE (21 associate, 0 bachelor's). Graduates take the NBCOT COTA exam and then apply for a state license. OTAs in Texas earn a median $81,500 a year.
Compare OTA programs in Texas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College Austin | Associate | 100% | — | — | — |
| Navarro College-Corsicana Campus Corsicana | Associate | 100% | — | $8,801* | — |
| Navarro College-Midlothian Campus Midlothian | Associate | — | — | $8,801* | — |
| San Jacinto College-South Campus Houston | Associate | 100% | 2 years (5 terms) | — | — |
| South Texas College McAllen | Associate | 100% | 2 years | $15,956* | — |
| Tyler Junior College Tyler | Associate | 100% | — | — | — |
| Panola College Carthage | Associate | 95% | — | — | Fall |
| Pima Medical Institute-El Paso El Paso | Associate | 94% | About 20 months | — | — |
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston Houston | Associate | 94% | About 20 months | — | — |
| Del Mar College Corpus Christi | Associate | 92% | — | $13,209* | — |
| Weatherford College Weatherford | Associate | 89% | — | — | — |
| Houston City College Houston | Associate | 86% | — | — | — |
| Lone Star College-Tomball Tomball | Associate | 86% | 5 semesters | — | — |
| Lone Star College-Kingwood Kingwood | Associate | 84% | 2 years | $11,635* | Spring |
| McLennan Community College Waco | Associate | 80% | 2 years | — | — |
| St. Philip's College San Antonio | Associate | 78% | — | $10,568* | Fall |
| Amarillo College Amarillo | Associate | 73% | — | — | — |
| Medical Education and Training Campus/Uniformed Services University Fort Sam Houston | Associate | 67% | — | — | — |
| Dallas College Mountain View Campus Dallas | Associate | 50% | 2 years (full-time) | — | — |
| American Career College-Texas Campus Applicant Richardson | Associate | — | — | — | — |
| El Paso Community College Candidacy El Paso | 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 Texas
| Program | City | Length | Format | NBCOT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo College OTA associate degree | Amarillo | See program | See program | 73% ’25 | Accredited |
| Austin Community College OTA associate degree | Austin | See program | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Dallas College Mountain View Campus Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Dallas | 2 years (full-time) | See program | 50% ’25 | Accredited |
| Del Mar College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Corpus Christi | See program | See program | 92% ’25 | Accredited |
| Houston City College OTA associate degree | Houston | See program | See program | 86% ’25 | Accredited |
| Lone Star College-Kingwood Associate degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant | Kingwood | 2 years | Daytime | 84% ’25 | Accredited |
| Lone Star College-Tomball OTA associate degree | Tomball | 5 semesters | See program | 86% ’25 | Accredited |
| McLennan Community College Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Waco | 2 years | See program | 80% ’25 | Accredited |
| Medical Education and Training Campus/Uniformed Services University OTA associate degree | Fort Sam Houston | See program | See program | 67% ’25 | Accredited |
| Navarro College-Corsicana Campus Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Corsicana | See program | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Navarro College-Midlothian Campus Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Midlothian | See program | See program | 100% ’22 | Accredited |
| Panola College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Carthage | See program | See program | 95% ’25 | Accredited |
| Pima Medical Institute-El Paso Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | El Paso | About 20 months | See program | 94% ’25 | Accredited |
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Houston | About 20 months | See program | 94% ’25 | Accredited |
| San Jacinto College-South Campus Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Houston | 2 years (5 terms) | On-campus, full-time only | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| South Texas College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | McAllen | 2 years | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| St. Philip's College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | San Antonio | See program | See program | 78% ’25 | Accredited |
| Tyler Junior College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Tyler | 5 semesters (4 classroom + 1 fieldwork) | See program | 100% ’25 | Accredited |
| Weatherford College OTA associate degree | Weatherford | 2 years (about 20 months after prerequisites) | See program | 89% ’25 | Accredited |
| American Career College-Texas Campus OTA associate degree | Richardson | See program | See program | — | Applicant |
| El Paso Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant (associate degree) | El Paso | See program | See program | — | Candidacy |
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.
OTA schools by city in Texas
Online and hybrid OTA programs in Texas
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 Texas programs offer the most flexibility, based on the school’s own description or ACOTE’s distance-education figure:
- Navarro College-Midlothian Campus (Midlothian) — ACOTE: 50-74% delivered by distance education
Pay in Texas
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
OTAs in Texas are licensed by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners). How to get licensed in Texas → · How to become an OTA · OTA salary by state
Frequently asked questions
How many OTA programs are in Texas?
ACOTE lists 21 occupational therapy assistant programs at 21 schools in Texas: 21 associate-degree and 0 bachelor's-degree. 2 programs are still working toward full accreditation.
How long is OTA school in Texas?
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 Texas?
The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in Texas was $81,500 (BLS, May 2025).
How do I become a COTA in Texas?
Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, pass the NBCOT COTA exam, then apply for a license from the Texas 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. Texas has 24 OT programs; see OT schools in Texas and bridge programs.
Sources: ACOTE school directory (retrieved October 9, 2026); each program’s website; BLS OEWS (May 2025). Found an error? Tell us.