OTA associate degree
Quinsigamond Community College-Downtown Campus OTA Program
Associate in Science (AS) · Worcester, Massachusetts Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Program length
- 4 semesters
- Credits
- 68
Source quote
“Associate in Science ... Timeline 4 Semesters 68 credits”
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
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2019/2020
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2029/2030
- Address
- Healthcare and Workforce Development Center, 25 Federal Street, Worcester, MA 01608
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 · 82% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 86% | 91% | 80% | 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
- Total
- $30,214
Total includes estimated tuition and fees for one student (Fall 2024 fee structure).
From the program’s published cost table on qcc.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.
Quinsigamond Community College-Downtown Campus OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Quinsigamond Community College-Downtown Campus’s OTA program?
4 semesters, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What is Quinsigamond Community College-Downtown Campus’s NBCOT pass rate?
75% 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 Quinsigamond Community College-Downtown Campus’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $30,214. Living costs are extra.
Is Quinsigamond Community College-Downtown 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 Massachusetts
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