OTA associate degree
Indian Hills Community College OTA Program
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) · Ottumwa, Iowa Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Program length
- 21 months (7 terms)
- Start term
- Fall
Source quote
“Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) ... Entry Term: Fall Length: 7 Terms or 21 Months”
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
- 525 Grandview Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501-1359
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 · 100% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 88% | 100% | 100% | 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
- $21,486
Total includes total program cost listed by the college (7 terms / 21 months).
From the program’s published cost table on indianhills.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.
Indian Hills Community College OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Indian Hills Community College’s OTA program?
21 months (7 terms), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What is Indian Hills Community College’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 100% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Indian Hills Community College’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $21,486. Living costs are extra.
Is Indian Hills 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.
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