OTA associate degree
Brookline College-Tucson Campus OTA Program
Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant · Tucson, Arizona Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Program length
- Under 2 years
- Credits
- 72
- Format
- Blended (online coursework + hands-on labs and fieldwork)
One core start each year, with extra entry points for students with transfer credit.
Source quote
“iculum prepares you to support individuals and families in real-world settings; helping people participate more fully in the activities that give life meaning. Course Totals 72 Credit hours OTA Core Courses | 67 Credits Course Credit Hours OTA 100 Foundations of OT 3 OTA 111 Evidence Based Practice 2 OTA 101 Conditions through the Life Span 2 OTA 102 Psychosocial ... xibility as you begin your training. The program features one core start each year, along with select entry points for students with eligible transfer credits. In under two years, you can earn your associate degree and graduate with the confidence, clinical foundation, and real-world skills needed to pursue certification and begin a meaningful, in-demand ... evidence-based care. Early in the program, on-campus attendance is limited to just one Friday per month, offering added flexibility as you begin your training. The program features one core start each year, along with select entry points for students with eligible transfer credits. In under two years, you can earn your associate degree and graduate with the confi”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- OTA associate degree
- Institution type
- Private Profit
- Share taught by distance education
- 75-100%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2024/2025
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2031/2032
- Address
- 300 S. Craycroft Road Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85711-5450
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
| 2025 |
|---|
| 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
- $43,866
Total includes all-inclusive tuition.
From the program’s published cost table on brooklinecollege.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.
Brookline College-Tucson Campus OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Brookline College-Tucson Campus’s OTA program?
Under 2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What is Brookline College-Tucson Campus’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025 (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Brookline College-Tucson Campus’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $43,866. Living costs are extra.
Is Brookline College-Tucson Campus’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 Arizona
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Arizona is handled by the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. How to get licensed in Arizona →
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