OTA associate degree

Polk State College OTA Program

Associate in Science (AS) · Winter Haven, Florida Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Associate in Science (AS)
Source quote
“Associate in Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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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
Division of Academic Affairs, 999 Avenue H, Northeast, Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

83% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 82% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%95%80%83%83%

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

Total
$10,573

Total includes total program cost (2024–2025).

From the program’s published cost table on polk.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.

Polk State College OTA Program: FAQ

What is Polk State College’s NBCOT pass rate?

83% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 82% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Polk State College’s OTA program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $10,573. Living costs are extra.

Is Polk State 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 Florida

$71,630median annual pay
$59,890–$79,35010th–90th percentile
3,910occupational therapy assistants employed

U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.

Licensing in Florida is handled by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (Florida Department of Health). How to get licensed in Florida →

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