OTA associate degree
Bates Technical College OTA Program
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) · Tacoma, Washington Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Program length
- 16 months (6 quarters)
- Credits
- 118 (quarter)
- Format
- Hands-on + hybrid + online courses
Maximum class size 18.
Source quote
“In just 16 months, you'll earn your Associate of Applied Science (AAS) ... AAS degree program length: 6 Quarters ... (118 Credits) ... Maximum class size: 18”
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
- 25-49%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2022/2023
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- 1101 S. Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405-4831
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
71% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 71% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 73% | 82% | 60% | 71% |
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.
Admission requirements
- Class size
- 18 source
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Published program cost
- Total
- $16,621
Total includes approximate total program cost.
From the program’s published cost table on batestech.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.
Bates Technical College OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Bates Technical College’s OTA program?
16 months (6 quarters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What is Bates Technical College’s NBCOT pass rate?
71% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 71% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Bates Technical College’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $16,621. Living costs are extra.
Is Bates 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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