OTA associate degree

Shawnee Community College OTA Program

OTA associate degree · Ullin, Illinois Accredited

From the program’s website

Program length
2 years
Format
In person, with portions of selected courses online
Source quote
“Anna, Illinois . The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program combines classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory learning, and fieldwork education experiences. Portions of selected courses may be delivered online to provide additional flexibility and reduce travel. Throughout the program, students develop the knowledge, clinical reasoning, professional behaviors, and practical skills necessary for entry-level occupationa”

Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 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
2020/2021
Next ACOTE on-site review
2027/2028
Address
8364 SHAWNEE COLLEGE ROAD, Ullin, IL 62992

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

0% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 35.5% average over the last 2 reported years

20242025
71%0%

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
2.5 (cumulative) source
Class size
25 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
$19,616

Total includes estimated cost of the two-year program, including prerequisite and general-education courses.

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

Shawnee Community College OTA Program: FAQ

How long is Shawnee Community College’s OTA program?

2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Shawnee Community College’s OTA program?

Minimum GPA 2.5 (cumulative). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Shawnee Community College’s NBCOT pass rate?

0% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 35.5% on average over the last 2 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Shawnee Community College’s OTA program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $19,616. Living costs are extra.

Is Shawnee 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 Illinois

$64,120median annual pay
$47,830–$80,15010th–90th percentile
2,470occupational 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 Illinois is handled by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. How to get licensed in Illinois →

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