OTA associate degree
Springfield Technical Community College OTA Program
Associate in Science (AS) · Springfield, Massachusetts Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Program length
- 2 years
Source quote
“Estimated Length of Program: 2 years Credential Awarded: Associate in Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 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
- 2020/2021
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2030/2031
- Address
- One Armory Square - STE 1, 1 Armory St, Springfield, MA 01105
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
83% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 82.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83% | 94% | 85% | 80% | 83% |
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.
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.
Springfield Technical Community College OTA Program: FAQ
How long is Springfield Technical Community College’s OTA program?
2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What is Springfield Technical Community College’s NBCOT pass rate?
83% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 82.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is Springfield Technical 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 Massachusetts
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Massachusetts is handled by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals (Division of Occupational Licensure). How to get licensed in Massachusetts →
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