OTA associate degree
Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson Campus OTA Program
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Occupational Therapy Assistant · Anderson, Indiana Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Program length
- 4-5 semesters
- Credits
- 63
- Format
- Hybrid (primarily in-person with partial virtual instruction)
- Start term
- Fall (August)
Source quote
“y to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure." Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 63 CREDIT HOURS 4-5 SEMESTERS OFFERED AT 1 INDIANA LOCATION: Anderson Ivy Tech's Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) is a full-time, daytime program with limited admission. The program will ... Today 1-888-489-5463 What You'll Learn Students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program learn the workforce-ready vocation of Occupational Therapy in a hybrid (primarily in-person courses with partial virtual instruction) setting that includes classroom and lab, virtual, and clinical, community-based instruction that will prepare them for a fulfilling and in-demand career upon graduatio ... emester in order to be accepted. Please note that the OTA program is a selective admission program , which means there are a limited number of spots each year. The OTA program begins each fall. The application window is between March 15 and May 15 to begin the program that year. Filling Out the Occupational Therapy Assistant Online Application Apply”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Candidacy
- Degree level
- OTA associate degree
- Institution type
- Public
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 815 E 60th S, Anderson, IN 46013
A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 2.5 (cumulative) source
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Published program cost
- Total
- $11,319
Total includes tuition (63 credits), textbooks and fees.
From the program’s published cost table on ivytech.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.
Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson Campus OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson Campus’s OTA program?
4-5 semesters, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson Campus’s OTA program?
Minimum GPA 2.5 (cumulative). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
How much does Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson Campus’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $11,319. Living costs are extra.
Is Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson Campus’s OTA program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Candidacy” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
Pay in Indiana
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Indiana is handled by the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee (Professional Licensing Agency). How to get licensed in Indiana →
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