OTA associate degree

Stark State College OTA Program

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) · North Canton, Ohio Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Program length
5 semesters (technical portion, full-time)
Format
In person
Source quote
“Associate of Applied Science PROGRAM FORMAT In person* LENGTH (FULL TIME) 5 semesters”

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
Public
Share taught by distance education
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2024/2025
Next ACOTE on-site review
2034/2035
Address
6200 Frank Avenue, NW, North Canton, OH 44720-7228

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

90% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 87.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
97%92%89%84%90%

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.

Stark State College OTA Program: FAQ

How long is Stark State College’s OTA program?

5 semesters (technical portion, full-time), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What is Stark State College’s NBCOT pass rate?

90% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 87.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is Stark State 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 Ohio

$62,700median annual pay
$49,500–$79,60010th–90th percentile
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