OT school profile
Maria College OTA Associate
Albany, NY. Compare accreditation status, delivery format, ACOTE review timing, and NBCOT results for this occupational therapy program.
Program snapshot
At-a-glance facts before you shortlist
Start with the visible facts applicants expect, then use the decision snapshot and source links to see what public data can and cannot answer.
At-a-glance
Maria College
Cost, acceptance, and enrollment metrics are not matched for this program yet.
- Location
- Albany, NY
- Credential
- OTA Associate
- Latest NBCOT
- 82% (2025)
- Accreditation
- Probationary Accreditation-Inactive
- Format
- 1-24% distanceDistance: 1-24%
- Next ACOTE review
- 2027/2028
Our take
Maria College program assessment
Why it stands out
- The 70.0% multi-year NBCOT average gives a more dependable read than the latest result alone; the range bottoms out at 50%.
- The campus-centered format can suit students who want regular access to labs, faculty, and a local cohort rather than primarily online instruction.
Tradeoffs that matter
- ACOTE lists the program as "Probationary Accreditation-Inactive," not standard "Accreditation." Confirm exactly what that status means for admission, graduation, and NBCOT eligibility before enrolling.
- The five-year record fell as low as 50%. That variability matters more than a strong latest year because the result has not been equally dependable across cohorts.
- This degree leads to OTA practice, not the occupational therapist credential. It is a different role with a different scope of practice, not a shorter version of the same job.
What to compare next
- Compare this OTA pathway with nearby programs on fieldwork geography, graduation timing, and the local assistant roles available after certification.
- Use the 70.0% five-year NBCOT average and 50% low year when comparing outcomes; they say more about consistency than the latest 82% result alone.
- Compare required campus days and fieldwork travel with genuinely hybrid programs; the limited distance component here will not solve a long commute.
Ranking placement
This program has a profile but does not currently appear in a published top list. Use the facts here, state page, and directory filters before making a shortlist decision.
| Program | OTA Associate program |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Private Nonprofit |
| Location | 700 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 |
| Last ACOTE on-site review | 2024/2025 |
| Next ACOTE on-site review | 2027/2028 |
| Source coverage | ACOTE, NBCOT |
Applicant read
How the program's structure changes the decision
Degree level, delivery format, and accreditation timing create different kinds of value even when two programs have similar outcomes.
Degree path
This is an OTA pathway, so compare commute, supervision model, fieldwork placement support, local OTA role availability, and bridge-plan optionality before enrolling.
Format fit
The distance component can reduce weekly classroom travel, but it does not remove lab, practical-exam, or fieldwork obligations. Its value depends on how much flexibility remains after those in-person blocks are counted.
Accreditation review context
ACOTE lists the next review window as 2027/2028. This is scheduling context, not a quality grade; confirm the program's current status and any review outcome directly with ACOTE.
NBCOT performance
Certification exam performance history
The OT Index stores the public NBCOT school-performance rows by program type and year, then links rows to ACOTE profiles when the school name can be matched.
| Year | NBCOT school name | Program type | Passing % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Maria College | OTA Level Program | 82% |
| 2024 | Maria College | OTA Level Program | 50% |
| 2023 | Maria College | OTA Level Program | 58% |
| 2022 | Maria College | OTA Level Program | 89% |
| 2021 | Maria College | OTA Level Program | 71% |
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Open profile
Maria College is an ACOTE probationary accreditation-inactive pathway, not an active accredited program in our ranked comparisons. Its profile is provided for verification and planning only. Confirm the program's current status, admissions eligibility, graduation pathway, and certification-exam eligibility directly with ACOTE and the school.