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Top public OTA programs
Start with the rank, key stats, decision context, and the reason each option lands where it does.
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Why we ranked it here Rhodes State College ranks #1 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 100.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2033/2034
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Central Piedmont Community College ranks #2 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 100.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2031/2032
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley ranks #3 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 100.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2032/2033
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Austin Community College ranks #4 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 100.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2029/2030
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Spokane Falls Community College ranks #5 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 100.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2029/2030
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Grand Rapids Community College ranks #6 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 99.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2033/2034
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Durham Technical Community College ranks #7 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 99.2% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2026/2027
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Salt Lake Community College ranks #8 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 98.2% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2032/2033
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Mott Community College ranks #9 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 99.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2026/2027
- Institution
- Public
Rank #10
South Texas College
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Why we ranked it here South Texas College ranks #10 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 98.4% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2033/2034
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ranks #11 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 98.4% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2031/2032
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Anoka Technical College ranks #12 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 97.6% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2031/2032
- Institution
- Public
Rank #13
Tyler Junior College
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Why we ranked it here Tyler Junior College ranks #13 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 97.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2031/2032
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here San Jacinto College-South Campus ranks #14 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 98.4% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2026/2027
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here St. Louis Community College-Forest Park ranks #15 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 98.4% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2024/2025
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Community College of Allegheny County/Boyce Campus ranks #16 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 96.2% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2033/2034
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Linn-Benton Community College-Healthcare Occupations Center ranks #17 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 97.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2032/2033
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Rowan-Cabarrus Community College ranks #18 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 96.2% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2035/2036
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Southwestern Community College-Jackson/Sylva Campus ranks #19 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 97.6% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2032/2033
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Cape Fear Community College ranks #20 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 96.8% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2034/2035
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Wor-Wic Community College ranks #21 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 96.2% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2032/2033
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Ozarks Technical Community College ranks #22 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 96.4% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2033/2034
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here University of Louisiana at Monroe ranks #23 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 96.6% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2032/2033
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Lake Washington Institute of Technology ranks #24 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 95.6% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2025/2026
- Institution
- Public
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Why we ranked it here Bossier Parish Community College ranks #25 among public OTA programs after reporting 100% passed in 2025; 97.0% average pass rate, 2021-2025. The ranking starts with recent and five-year NBCOT results, then uses consistency and ACOTE review timing to separate otherwise similar public options.
Who it may suitStudents prioritizing public OTA pathways while still screening for board-exam outcomes and accreditation context.
Keep in mindInstitution type is listed as public in the ACOTE-backed profile. Tuition, fees, residency rules, and program-specific costs can differ from the public-program signal.
- ACOTE status
- Accreditation
- ACOTE review
- 2032/2033
- Institution
- Public
Decision guide
How to use this ranking
Use this ranking when public OTA programs are your likely affordability anchor.
Use it this way
- Use the ranking to find public programs with stronger matched NBCOT results and clear accreditation records.
- Actual tuition can vary by residency, district, fees, supplies, and fieldwork travel.
- Compare public options with nearby private programs if commute, schedule, or fieldwork placement quality changes the real cost.
Decision factors
- Do I qualify for the lower public tuition rate?
- How much would fees, supplies, lost work time, and fieldwork travel add?
- Is the public program strong enough on outcomes, support, and schedule fit?