OTA associate degree
Idaho State University OTA Program
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) · Pocatello, Idaho Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Program length
- 2 years
Source quote
“Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 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
- 2032/2033
- Address
- 921 S. 8th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83209
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
75% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 91.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 75% |
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
- $25,938
Total includes tuition, fees, books, tools and supplies.
From the program’s published cost table on isu.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at Idaho State University
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) — Pocatello, accredited
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.
Idaho State University OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Idaho State University’s OTA program?
2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What is Idaho State University’s NBCOT pass rate?
75% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 91.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Idaho State University’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $25,938. Living costs are extra.
Is Idaho State University’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
- College of Western Idaho OTA associate degree