OTA associate degree
River Valley Community College OTA Program
Associate in Science (AS) · Claremont, New Hampshire Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Format
- Full-time or part-time program of study
Source quote
“Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate in Science ... Program of Study Full-Time Program of Study Part-Time”
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
- 2025/2026
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- Allied Health, One College Drive, Claremont, NH 03743-9707
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 2024 · 100% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 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.
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.
River Valley Community College OTA Program: FAQ
What is River Valley Community College’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2024, and 100% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is River Valley 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 New Hampshire
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in New Hampshire is handled by the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (Occupational Therapy Governing Board). How to get licensed in New Hampshire →
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