OTA associate degree
Anoka Technical College OTA Program
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) · Anoka, Minnesota Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Program length
- 2 years
- Credits
- 71
- Format
- Partial hybrid
- Start term
- Fall
Source quote
“the 71 credit AAS degree ... Total Cost of Program (2-year program) ... offered in a partial hybrid format ... Application period for fall semester 2027”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- OTA associate degree
- Institution type
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 50-74%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2021/2022
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2031/2032
- Address
- 1355 West Highway 10, Anoka, MN 55303-1590
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
100% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 96% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 95% | 93% | 100% |
Source: NBCOT school performance data, retrieved October 8, 2026. NBCOT counts new graduates who passed during the testing year, regardless of the number of attempts. Compare all programs’ pass rates.
Published program cost
- Total
- $16,335
Total includes tuition and fees (2026–27 rates).
From the program’s published cost table on anokatech.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Before you apply
- Confirm the current application deadline and whether the program uses OTCAS or its own application.
- Ask for the program’s NBCOT pass rate and graduation rate; ACOTE requires programs to publish them, and NBCOT posts school results on its school performance page.
- Check prerequisite courses, observation hours and GPA minimums. See OT school prerequisites.
- Plan for full-time fieldwork (at least 16 weeks of Level II), often away from campus.
Anoka Technical College OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Anoka Technical College’s OTA program?
2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What is Anoka Technical College’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 96% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Anoka Technical College’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $16,335. Living costs are extra.
Is Anoka Technical College’s OTA program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Accredited” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
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