OTA associate degree
McHenry County College OTA Program
Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS · Crystal Lake, Illinois Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS
- Program length
- 80 weeks
- Credits
- 67
Source quote
“tudent Handbook OTA Fieldwork Manual Contact (815) 455-8710 or send us an email with specific questions about this program. (in-district) Total Amount: $13,261 Credit Hours to Complete: 67 Weeks to Complete: 80 Loading... Loading... Loading... Occupational Therapy Assistant Information Sessions Sample Semester 1 4 Credit Hours COURSE LIST Course Ids: BIO-157*#4 hrs *T”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 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
- 2024/2025
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2034/2035
- Address
- 8900 Northwest Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012-2738
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
92% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 97.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 93% | 100% | 100% | 92% |
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
- 2.75 (prerequisite GPA) 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
- $13,261
Total includes in-district tuition plus additional program costs.
From the program’s published cost table on mchenry.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.
McHenry County College OTA Program: FAQ
How long is McHenry County College’s OTA program?
80 weeks, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for McHenry County College’s OTA program?
Minimum GPA 2.75 (prerequisite GPA). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is McHenry County College’s NBCOT pass rate?
92% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 97.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does McHenry County College’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $13,261. Living costs are extra.
Is McHenry County 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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