OTA associate degree
North Dakota State College of Science OTA Program
Associate in Applied Science · Wahpeton, North Dakota Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate in Applied Science
- Program length
- 2 years
- Credits
- 71
Source quote
“stant may be for you. Apply to NDSCS Program Snapshot Degree Requirements Program Type Associate in Applied Science Department Health Science Location Wahpeton Duration 2 years Credits 71 About Our Program As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you’ll help people—from children to older adults—gain independence through meaningful everyday activiti”
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
- 2020/2021
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2030/2031
- Address
- Mayme Green Allied Health Facility, 800 North 6th Street, Wahpeton, ND 58076
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
91% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 93.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93% | 100% | 100% | 90% | 91% |
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
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
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.
North Dakota State College of Science OTA Program: FAQ
How long is North Dakota State College of Science’s OTA program?
2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for North Dakota State College of Science’s OTA program?
Minimum GPA 2.25 (cumulative). Observation hours: 20 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is North Dakota State College of Science’s NBCOT pass rate?
91% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 93.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is North Dakota State College of Science’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 North Dakota
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in North Dakota is handled by the North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. How to get licensed in North Dakota →
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