OTA associate degree

South University-Tampa OTA Program

Associate of Science (AS) · Tampa, Florida Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Associate of Science (AS)
Program length
15-month professional phase (after prerequisites)
Source quote
“Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant ... This 15-month program, inclusive of Level I and Level II fieldwork, begins after the student has satisfied”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
OTA associate degree
Institution type
Private Nonprofit
Share taught by distance education
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2021/2022
Next ACOTE on-site review
2031/2032
Address
4401 N. Himes Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614-7095

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 · 87% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
95%80%94%100%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
2.85 (prerequisite GPA) 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.

South University-Tampa OTA Program: FAQ

How long is South University-Tampa’s OTA program?

15-month professional phase (after prerequisites), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for South University-Tampa’s OTA program?

Minimum GPA 2.85 (prerequisite GPA). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is South University-Tampa’s NBCOT pass rate?

67% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 87% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is South University-Tampa’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 Florida

$71,630median annual pay
$59,890–$79,35010th–90th percentile
3,910occupational 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 Florida is handled by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (Florida Department of Health). How to get licensed in Florida →

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