OTA associate degree
Pearl River Community College OTA Program
OTA associate degree · Hattiesburg, Mississippi Accredited
From the program’s website
- Program length
- 20 months (5 semesters)
Source quote
“This is a 20 month (5 semester) engaging, yet intensive program of study”
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
- 2025/2026
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- 5448 US Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg, MS 39577
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
75% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 84.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 86% | 89% | 89% | 75% |
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.
Published program cost
- Program tuition
- $8,750
- Total
- $16,950
.
From the program’s published cost table on prcc.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.
Pearl River Community College OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Pearl River Community College’s OTA program?
20 months (5 semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What is Pearl River Community College’s NBCOT pass rate?
75% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 84.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Pearl River Community College’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $8,750. Living costs are extra.
Is Pearl River 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 Mississippi
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Mississippi is handled by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Professional Licensure. How to get licensed in Mississippi →
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