OTA bachelor's degree
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey OTA (Bachelor’s) Program
B.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant · Piscataway, New Jersey Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- B.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Program length
- 5 semesters (after pre-professional coursework)
- Format
- Primarily in-person (2 hybrid courses)
- Start term
- Fall
Source quote
“The B.S. OTA program is a 5-semester program beyond the pre-professional coursework ... primarily In-Person with 2 hybrid courses ... FALL Start date”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- OTA bachelor's degree
- Institution type
- Public
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2025/2026
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- School of Health Professions, 675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8021
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
90% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 87% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95% | 94% | 90% | 81% | 90% |
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.
Admission requirements
- Observation hours
- 20 hours source
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Published program cost
- Total (in-state)
- $40,858
- Total (out-of-state)
- $57,718
Total includes tuition, fees, books and materials, AY 26–27.
From the program’s published cost table on shp.rutgers.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) — Newark, accredited
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.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey OTA (Bachelor’s) Program: FAQ
How long is Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s OTA (Bachelor’s) program?
5 semesters (after pre-professional coursework), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s OTA (Bachelor’s) program?
Observation hours: 20 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s NBCOT pass rate?
90% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 87% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s OTA (Bachelor’s) program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $40,858 in-state ($57,718 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.
Is Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s OTA (Bachelor’s) 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 Jersey
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in New Jersey is handled by the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council (Division of Consumer Affairs). How to get licensed in New Jersey →
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