OTA associate degree

Western Technical College OTA Program

OTA associate degree · LaCrosse, Wisconsin Accredited

From the program’s website

Format
Mostly face-to-face (a few online/blended courses)
Start term
Summer
Source quote
“A few OTA program-specific courses are offered online or blended, with the majority taught face-to-face ... Summer Start In-Person”

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
2022/2023
Next ACOTE on-site review
2032/2033
Address
400 Seventh Street N, 400 7th St N, LaCrosse, WI 54601

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

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

89% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 96.3% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%100%100%100%89%

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.

Western Technical College OTA Program: FAQ

What is Western Technical College’s NBCOT pass rate?

89% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 96.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is Western Technical 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 Wisconsin

$59,960median annual pay
$44,620–$72,94010th–90th percentile
1,050occupational 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 Wisconsin is handled by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board). How to get licensed in Wisconsin →

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