OTA associate degree
Connecticut State Community College OTA Program
OTA associate degree · Manchester, Connecticut Accredited
From the program’s website
- Program length
- 2 years (4 semesters full-time; 5-semester part-time option)
- Format
- Full-time or part-time
Source quote
“a two-year selective admissions program ... FULL-TIME OPTION: 4 SEMESTERS ... PART-TIME OPTION: 5 SEMESTERS”
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
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2021/2022
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2028/2029
- Address
- Division of Math, Science, and Health Careers, 14 Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
87% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 85.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 89% | 81% | 87% |
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
- $9,676
Total includes tuition, fees and books (CT resident, full-time).
From the program’s published cost table on ctstate.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.
Connecticut State Community College OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Connecticut State Community College’s OTA program?
2 years (4 semesters full-time; 5-semester part-time option), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What is Connecticut State Community College’s NBCOT pass rate?
87% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 85.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Connecticut State Community College’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $9,676. Living costs are extra.
Is Connecticut State Community 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.
Pay in Connecticut
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Connecticut is handled by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, OT Licensure. How to get licensed in Connecticut →