OTA associate degree
Lincoln Land Community College OTA Program
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) · Springfield, Illinois Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Program length
- 2 years
Source quote
“Occupational Therapy Assistant • Associate in Applied Science Time to completion: 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
- 2020/2021
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 5250 Shepherd Road, Health Professions, 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL 62703
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
70% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 72.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82% | 100% | 80% | 67% | 70% |
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
- 2.5 (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
- $15,919
Total includes tuition, variable tuition and standard fees (in-district).
From the program’s published cost table on llcc.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.
Lincoln Land Community College OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Lincoln Land Community College’s OTA program?
2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Lincoln Land Community College’s OTA program?
Minimum GPA 2.5 (cumulative). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Lincoln Land Community College’s NBCOT pass rate?
70% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 72.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Lincoln Land Community College’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $15,919. Living costs are extra.
Is Lincoln Land 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.
Pay in Illinois
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Illinois is handled by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. How to get licensed in Illinois →
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