OTA associate degree
University of Charleston-Beckley OTA Program
Associate of Science (AS) · Beckley, West Virginia Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Associate of Science (AS)
- Program length
- 2 years
- Format
- In-seat (on-campus)
Source quote
“Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program ... duration 2 Years format In-Seat location Beckley”
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
- Private Nonprofit
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2021/2022
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2026/2027
- Address
- School of Health Sciences, 158 Dye Drive, Beckley, WV 25801-2636
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 · 88.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86% | 79% | 91% | 91% | 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.
Admission requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 2.5 (cumulative) 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.
University of Charleston-Beckley OTA Program: FAQ
How long is University of Charleston-Beckley’s OTA program?
2 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for University of Charleston-Beckley’s OTA program?
Minimum GPA 2.5 (cumulative). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is University of Charleston-Beckley’s NBCOT pass rate?
83% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 88.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is University of Charleston-Beckley’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 West Virginia
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in West Virginia is handled by the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in West Virginia →