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Top hybrid and distance-format OTA programs
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Linn-Benton Community College-Healthcare Occupations Center as 75-100% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 97.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #1.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Lebanon, OR. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2032/2033
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Anoka Technical College as 50-74% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 97.6% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #2.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Anoka, MN. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2031/2032
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Ozarks Technical Community College as 50-74% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 96.4% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #3.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Springfield, MO. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2033/2034
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Kennebec Valley Community College as 50-74% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 96.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #4.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Fairfield, ME. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2025/2026
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists St. Catherine University as 75-100% distance, and the program reports 80% passed in 2025; 85.2% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #5.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in St. Paul, MN. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2029/2030
- Institution
- Private Nonprofit
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Roane State Community College as 50-74% distance, and the program reports 94% passed in 2025; 94.8% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #6.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Oak Ridge, TN. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2033/2034
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Northwood Technical College-Ashland Campus as 50-74% distance, and the program reports 92% passed in 2025; 94.6% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #7.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Ashland, WI. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2033/2034
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Missouri Health Professions Consortium as 75-100% distance, and the program reports 76% passed in 2025; 81.8% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #8.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Sedalia, MO. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2027/2028
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Rhodes State College as 25-49% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 100.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #9.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Lima, OH. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2033/2034
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Grand Rapids Community College as 25-49% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 99.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #10.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Grand Rapids, MI. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2033/2034
- Institution
- Public
Rank #11
Murray State College
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Murray State College as 75-100% distance, and the program reports 73% passed in 2025; 79.6% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #11.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Tishomingo, OK. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2029/2030
- Institution
- Public
Rank #12
CBD College
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists CBD College as 75-100% distance, and the program reports 69% passed in 2025; 81.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #12.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Los Angeles, CA. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2032/2033
- Institution
- Private Nonprofit
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Southwestern Community College-Jackson/Sylva Campus as 25-49% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 97.6% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #13.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Sylva, NC. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2032/2033
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Chattahoochee Technical College as 25-49% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 96.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #14.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Acworth, GA. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2026/2027
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Austin Community College as 1-24% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 100.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #15.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Austin, TX. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2029/2030
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Central Piedmont Community College as 1-24% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 100.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #16.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Charlotte, NC. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2031/2032
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley as 1-24% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 100.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #17.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Kansas City, MO. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2032/2033
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Spokane Falls Community College as 1-24% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 100.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #18.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Spokane, WA. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2029/2030
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Allegany College of Maryland as 25-49% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 93.4% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #19.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Cumberland, MD. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2029/2030
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Durham Technical Community College as 1-24% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 99.2% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #20.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Durham, NC. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2026/2027
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Cabarrus College of Health Sciences as 1-24% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 99.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #21.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Concord, NC. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2028/2029
- Institution
- Private Nonprofit
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Mott Community College as 1-24% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 99.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #22.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Fenton, MI. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2026/2027
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Madison Area Technical College as 50-74% distance, and the program reports 77% passed in 2025; 89.2% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #23.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Madison, WI. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2033/2034
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Campus as 50-74% distance, and the program reports 82% passed in 2025; 87.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #24.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Wauwatosa, WI. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2032/2033
- Institution
- Private Nonprofit
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Why we ranked it here ACOTE lists Cincinnati State Technical and Community College as 1-24% distance, and the program reports 100% passed in 2025; 98.4% average pass rate, 2021-2025. That mix of reduced campus time and sustained NBCOT results puts it at #25.
Who it may suitStudents who need a lower-campus OTA format but still want active accreditation and matched outcome history.
Keep in mindOTA Associate in Cincinnati, OH. ACOTE distance ranges are not exact schedules, so confirm labs, fieldwork, campus visits, and state authorization directly with the program.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2031/2032
- Institution
- Public
Decision guide
How to use this ranking
Use this ranking when you need a more flexible OTA format but still want outcome context.
Use it this way
- Treat the distance range as a starting point, then exact campus visits and lab requirements vary by program.
- Compare flexibility with the latest NBCOT pass-rate year, 2021-2025 average, and lowest reported year.
- Ask how fieldwork placements are arranged for students who live farther from campus.
Decision factors
- How many campus visits are required, and how long is each visit?
- Are labs, practical exams, and fieldwork placements compatible with my location?
- Does the program have outcomes strong enough to justify the format tradeoff?