OTA associate degree

Thomas Jefferson University OTA Program

Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy (ASOT) · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy (ASOT)
Program length
2 years
Credits
69
Format
Hybrid (online + on-campus)
Source quote
“Format Hybrid (Online and On Campus) Credits 69 Duration 2 Years”

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
2018/2019
Next ACOTE on-site review
2028/2029
Address
4201 Henry Avenue, 901 Walnut Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19144

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

64% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 82% average over the last 3 reported years

202320242025
90%92%64%

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.

Thomas Jefferson University OTA Program: FAQ

How long is Thomas Jefferson University’s OTA program?

2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What is Thomas Jefferson University’s NBCOT pass rate?

64% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 82% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is Thomas Jefferson 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 Pennsylvania

$71,590median annual pay
$55,690–$77,79010th–90th percentile
2,560occupational 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 Pennsylvania is handled by the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure. How to get licensed in Pennsylvania →

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