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OTA associate degree

Green River College OTA Program

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) · Auburn, Washington Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Source quote
“AAS Occupational Therapy Assistant”

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
Public
Share taught by distance education
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2022/2023
Next ACOTE on-site review
2027/2028
Address
12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

92% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 93.3% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%85%88%100%92%

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
$15,728

Total includes tuition, fees and program costs (traditional track).

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

Green River College OTA Program: FAQ

What is Green River College’s NBCOT pass rate?

92% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 93.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Green River College’s OTA program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $15,728. Living costs are extra.

Is Green River 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 Washington

$77,590median annual pay
$62,960–$88,25010th–90th percentile
720occupational 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 Washington is handled by the Washington Occupational Therapy Practice Board (Department of Health). How to get licensed in Washington →

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