OTA associate degree
College of Western Idaho OTA Program
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) · Nampa, Idaho Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Program length
- 2.5 years
Source quote
“Degree or Certificate Type Associate of Applied Science ... Time to Complete 2.5 years”
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
- 0%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2022/2023
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2029/2030
- Address
- 5500 E Opportunity Dr, Nampa, ID 83687
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
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 88% | 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
- $11,390
Total includes tuition, fees and special course fees.
From the program’s published cost table on cwi.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.
College of Western Idaho OTA Program: FAQ
How long is College of Western Idaho’s OTA program?
2.5 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What is College of Western Idaho’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 College of Western Idaho’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $11,390. Living costs are extra.
Is College of Western Idaho’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 Idaho
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Idaho is handled by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, Health Professions Bureau. How to get licensed in Idaho →
More OTA programs in Idaho
- Idaho State University OTA associate degree