OTA associate degree
South Suburban College of Cook County OTA Program
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) · South Holland, Illinois Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Start term
- Fall
Source quote
“is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Upon successful completion of all academic and fieldwork requirements, students receive an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree. The Occupational Therapy Assistant program prepares students for entry-level employment and to sit for the national certification examination for the occupati ... or related work experience. Completion of general education courses with a ”C” or better. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to the program. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program begins in the fall semester. Students applying to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program must complete all OTA program prerequisites prior to the application deadline of June 1st. Gen”
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
- 2027/2028
- Address
- Allied Health Department, 15800 State St, South Holland, IL 60473-1262
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
67% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 51% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | 86% | 0% | 67% |
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
- 3.25 (program-related course GPA) 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)
- $12,672
- Total (out-of-state)
- $26,334
Total includes tuition, fees and books (in-district / out-of-district).
From the program’s published cost table on ssc.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.
South Suburban College of Cook County OTA Program: FAQ
What are the admission requirements for South Suburban College of Cook County’s OTA program?
Minimum GPA 3.25 (program-related course GPA). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is South Suburban College of Cook County’s NBCOT pass rate?
67% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 51% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does South Suburban College of Cook County’s OTA program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $12,672 in-state ($26,334 out-of-state). Living costs are extra.
Is South Suburban College of Cook County’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
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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