West Virginia · 2027 admissions
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Schools in West Virginia
By Deepam Pawar, OT · Updated October 9, 2026 · Sources: ACOTE directory + each program’s own website
West Virginia 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 West Virginia earn a median $60,370 a year.
All OTA programs in West Virginia
| Program | City | Length | Format | NBCOT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Charleston-Beckley Associate of Science (AS) | Beckley | 2 years | In-seat (on-campus) | 83% ’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 West Virginia
None of the OTA programs in West Virginia 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 West Virginia
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
OTAs in West Virginia are licensed by the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in West Virginia → · How to become an OTA · OTA salary by state
Frequently asked questions
How many OTA programs are in West Virginia?
ACOTE lists 1 occupational therapy assistant program at 1 school in West Virginia: 1 associate-degree and 0 bachelor's-degree.
How long is OTA school in West Virginia?
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 West Virginia?
The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants in West Virginia was $60,370 (BLS, May 2025).
How do I become a COTA in West Virginia?
Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, pass the NBCOT COTA exam, then apply for a license from the West Virginia 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. West Virginia has 3 OT programs; see OT schools in West Virginia and bridge programs.
Sources: ACOTE school directory (retrieved October 9, 2026); each program’s website; BLS OEWS (May 2025). Found an error? Tell us.