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OTA associate degree

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences OTA Program

Associate of Science (AS) · Concord, North Carolina Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Associate of Science (AS)
Program length
2 years
Format
Full-time or part-time
Start term
Fall
Source quote
“The Associate of Science degree with a major in occupational therapy assistant ... two-year associate degree ... enroll full-time or part-time Start in fall semester only”

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
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2018/2019
Next ACOTE on-site review
2028/2029
Address
401 Medical Park Dr NE, Concord, NC 28025-3959

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 · 98.3% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%100%100%95%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

Program tuition
$39,145

two academic years (2024–2026).

From the program’s published cost table on cabarruscollege.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.

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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.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences OTA Program: FAQ

How long is Cabarrus College of Health Sciences’s OTA program?

2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What is Cabarrus College of Health Sciences’s NBCOT pass rate?

100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 98.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Cabarrus College of Health Sciences’s OTA program cost?

The program publishes full-program tuition of $39,145 (two academic years (2024–2026)). Living costs are extra.

Is Cabarrus College of Health Sciences’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 North Carolina

$69,390median annual pay
$55,130–$83,36010th–90th percentile
1,590occupational 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 North Carolina is handled by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in North Carolina →

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