OTA associate degree
Kapiolani Community College/University of Hawaii OTA Program
Associate in Science (AS) · Honolulu, Hawaii Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Credits
- 76
Source quote
“Associate in Science – Occupational Therapy Assistant (76 credits)”
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
- 50-74%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2019/2020
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2026/2027
- Address
- Health Sciences Department, 4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
67% of new graduates passed in 2022
| 2022 |
|---|
| 67% |
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.
Admission requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 2.0 (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 (in-state)
- $10,181
- Total (out-of-state)
- $22,165
Total includes tuition and fees for the program (resident / non-resident).
From the program’s published cost table on kapiolani.hawaii.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.
Kapiolani Community College/University of Hawaii OTA Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for Kapiolani Community College/University of Hawaii’s OTA program?
Minimum GPA 2.0 (cumulative). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Kapiolani Community College/University of Hawaii’s NBCOT pass rate?
67% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2022 (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Kapiolani Community College/University of Hawaii’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $10,181 in-state ($22,165 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.
Is Kapiolani Community College/University of Hawaii’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 Hawaii
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Hawaii is handled by the Hawaii Occupational Therapy Program (Professional and Vocational Licensing). How to get licensed in Hawaii →