OTA bachelor's degree
Western Michigan University OTA (Bachelor’s) Program
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant · Kalamazoo, Michigan Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
Source quote
“When you earn a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- OTA bachelor's degree
- Institution type
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 0%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2023/2024
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2030/2031
- Address
- College of Health and Human Services, 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5333
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
100% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 100% average over the last 2 reported years
| 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 100% |
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.
Other programs at Western Michigan University
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) — Kalamazoo, 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.
Western Michigan University OTA (Bachelor’s) Program: FAQ
What is Western Michigan University’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 100% on average over the last 2 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is Western Michigan University’s OTA (Bachelor’s) 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 Michigan
U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.
Licensing in Michigan is handled by the Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs). How to get licensed in Michigan →
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