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Florida State College at Jacksonville OTA Program

Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.S.) · Jacksonville, Florida Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.S.)
Credits
74
Format
On campus (not an online program)
Source quote
“herapy Assistant Admissions Information Program Roadmap AS Occupational Therapy Assistant Quick Facts Program Code: 2355 Program Access: Limited Access Program Degree: Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.S.) Total Credits: 74 Credits Online Program: No Financial Aid Eligible: Yes Email: hcic@fscj.edu Telephone: (904) 646-2300 Program Notice Catalog Return to Area of Study Program Notice To learn more about tu”

Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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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
2017/2018
Next ACOTE on-site review
2027/2028
Address
4501 Capper Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218

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 · 97.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%80%100%93%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
$7,762

Total includes in-state tuition and fees only ($104.88 per credit hour).

From the program’s published cost table on fscj.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.

Florida State College at Jacksonville OTA Program: FAQ

What is Florida State College at Jacksonville’s NBCOT pass rate?

100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 97.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Florida State College at Jacksonville’s OTA program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $7,762. Living costs are extra.

Is Florida State College at Jacksonville’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 Florida

$71,630median annual pay
$59,890–$79,35010th–90th percentile
3,910occupational 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 Florida is handled by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (Florida Department of Health). How to get licensed in Florida →

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