OTA associate degree
Ozarks Technical Community College OTA Program
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) · Springfield, Missouri Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Program length
- About 2 years (4 semesters)
- Format
- Online courses + hybrid labs + in-person clinicals
- Start term
- Fall (August)
Source quote
“Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.A.S.) Approximately 2 Years | 4 Semesters ... online courses, hybrid labs and in-person clinical experiences ... start the OTA Program in August”
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
- 2023/2024
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2033/2034
- Address
- 1001 East Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802-3625
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
100% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 98% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 88% | 94% | 100% | 100% |
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.
Published program cost
- Program tuition
- $12,897
- Total
- $18,816
as of 6/20/25.
From the program’s published cost table on ozarkstech.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.
Ozarks Technical Community College OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Ozarks Technical Community College’s OTA program?
About 2 years (4 semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Ozarks Technical Community College’s OTA program?
Minimum GPA 2.75 (cumulative). Observation hours: 24 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Ozarks Technical Community College’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 98% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Ozarks Technical Community College’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $12,897 (as of 6/20/25). Living costs are extra.
Is Ozarks Technical 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 Missouri
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Missouri is handled by the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in Missouri →
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