OTA associate degree
San Juan College OTA Program
Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree, AAS · Farmington, New Mexico Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree, AAS
- Program length
- 2 years
Source quote
“Información en Español Toggle search Search Search Apply Request Info Visit Home > Education and Training > Program Finder > Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree, AAS Help patients achieve independence and enjoy life to its fullest. As an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), you'll work with people to improve their quality ... M Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships . What You'll Learn in Our OTA Program Get the knowledge and experience you need to be an occupational therapy assistant in two years. SJC's accredited OTA program provides classroom and firsthand learning so you can succeed in your new career. In your courses, you will learn: Assessment proc”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 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
- 2022/2023
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2032/2033
- Address
- School of Health Sciences, 4601 College Boulevard, Farmington, NM 87402-4609
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
89% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 90.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88% | 81% | 83% | 100% | 89% |
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
- Minimum GPA
- 2.75 (cumulative) source
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
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.
San Juan College OTA Program: FAQ
How long is San Juan College’s OTA program?
2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for San Juan College’s OTA program?
Minimum GPA 2.75 (cumulative). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is San Juan College’s NBCOT pass rate?
89% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 90.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is San Juan 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 Mexico
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in New Mexico is handled by the New Mexico Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy (Regulation and Licensing Department). How to get licensed in New Mexico →
More OTA programs in New Mexico
- Brookline College-Albuquerque Campus OTA associate degree
- Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell OTA associate degree