OTA associate degree

Stanbridge University OTA Program

Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) · Irvine, California Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Associate of Occupational Science (AOS)
Program length
About 22–23 months
Credits
112.5 quarter credits
Source quote
“The OTA program is 112.5 quarter credit hours and takes approximately 22–23 months to complete”

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 Profit
Share taught by distance education
50-74%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2018/2019
Next ACOTE on-site review
2028/2029
Address
2041 Business Center Drive, Suite 107, Irvine, CA 92612-1491

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

79% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 78.3% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
95%81%73%83%79%

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.

Published program cost

Program tuition
$58,820
Total
$59,995

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From the program’s published cost table on stanbridge.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.

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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.

Stanbridge University OTA Program: FAQ

How long is Stanbridge University’s OTA program?

About 22–23 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What is Stanbridge University’s NBCOT pass rate?

79% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 78.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Stanbridge University’s OTA program cost?

The program publishes full-program tuition of $58,820. Living costs are extra.

Is Stanbridge University’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 California

$81,770median annual pay
$65,680–$104,99010th–90th percentile
3,840occupational therapy assistants employed

U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.

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