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OTA associate degree

Baker College of Muskegon OTA Program

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) · Muskegon, Michigan Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Format
On-campus
Source quote
“Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Assistant This degree is On-Campus”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
OTA associate degree
Institution type
Private Nonprofit
Share taught by distance education
0%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2021/2022
Next ACOTE on-site review
2028/2029
Address
1903 Marquette Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442-1490

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

50% of new graduates passed in 2024 · 72.7% average over the last 3 reported years

2021202220232024
100%93%75%50%

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
$41,040

Total includes tuition, books and fees (2026–27).

From the program’s published cost table on baker.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.

Baker College of Muskegon OTA Program: FAQ

What is Baker College of Muskegon’s NBCOT pass rate?

50% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2024, and 72.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Baker College of Muskegon’s OTA program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $41,040. Living costs are extra.

Is Baker College of Muskegon’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.

Pay in Michigan

$63,260median annual pay
$52,270–$79,31010th–90th percentile
1,250occupational therapy assistants employed

U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.

Licensing in Michigan is handled by the Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs). How to get licensed in Michigan →

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