OTA bachelor's degree
University of Southern Maine OTA (Bachelor’s) Program
Occupational Therapy Assistant (bachelor’s degree) · Portland, Maine Preaccreditation
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (bachelor’s degree)
- Program length
- 4 years (typical)
USM’s program page says ACOTE has granted Candidacy Status.
Source quote
“92% of enrolled students who file a FAFSA receive an offer. 91% of offers include scholarships, grants, waiver, and/or work-study. Explore aid Program duration Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time. Explore options Admissions SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlin ... and student support services. We also invite you to explore the many ways to visit campus or to engage with us through online experiences. Get info Visit Apply The baccalaureate-degree-level occupational therapy assistant program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Aven”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Preaccreditation
- Degree level
- OTA bachelor's degree
- Institution type
- Public
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- College of Science, Technology, and Health, 5 Westminister Street, Portland, ME 04240
A new program that has passed ACOTE’s preaccreditation review and is working toward full accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Other programs at University of Southern Maine
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) — Lewiston, accredited
- Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) — Lewiston, accredited
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 Southern Maine OTA (Bachelor’s) Program: FAQ
How long is University of Southern Maine’s OTA (Bachelor’s) program?
4 years (typical), according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
Is University of Southern Maine’s OTA (Bachelor’s) program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Preaccreditation” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program that has passed ACOTE’s preaccreditation review and is working toward full accreditation.
Pay in Maine
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Maine is handled by the Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (Office of Professional & Occupational Regulation). How to get licensed in Maine →
More OTA programs in Maine
- Kennebec Valley Community College OTA associate degree