OTA associate degree

Pennsylvania State University-Shenango Campus OTA Program

OTA associate degree · Sharon, Pennsylvania Not admitting

Not admitting new students. Penn State Shenango is not currently enrolling new students in its OTA program. The program’s website says: “Update: Penn State Shenango is not currently enrolling new students. Current students can access academic advising and degree planning through campus services.” (checked October 8, 2026).

From the program’s website

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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
2030/2031
Address
147 Shenango Avenue, Sharon, PA 16146-1597

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

80% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 86% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
79%91%100%78%80%

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.

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.

Pennsylvania State University-Shenango Campus OTA Program: FAQ

What is Pennsylvania State University-Shenango Campus’s NBCOT pass rate?

80% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 86% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is Pennsylvania State University-Shenango Campus’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 Pennsylvania

$71,590median annual pay
$55,690–$77,79010th–90th percentile
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