OT school profile
North Dakota State College of Science OTA Associate
Wahpeton, ND. 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
North Dakota State College of Science
Cost, acceptance, and enrollment metrics are not matched for this program yet.
- Location
- Wahpeton, ND
- Credential
- OTA Associate
- Latest NBCOT
- 91% (2025)
- Accreditation
- Accreditation
- Format
- 1-24% distanceDistance: 1-24%
- Next ACOTE review
- 2030/2031
Our take
North Dakota State College of Science program assessment
Why it stands out
- The 94.8% multi-year NBCOT average gives a more dependable read than the latest result alone; the range bottoms out at 90%.
- 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
- Its #45 overall ota programs placement does not separate it from the strongest national options on the measures used in that comparison.
- 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.
- 1-24% distance means this is still a campus-centered program. It is a poor fit for someone who needs most coursework to be remote.
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 94.8% five-year NBCOT average and 90% low year when comparing outcomes; they say more about consistency than the latest 91% 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
Where this program appears in The OT Index
Published placements show where this program sits nationally, with the key facts to check before shortlisting.
| Program | OTA Associate program |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Public |
| Location | Mayme Green Allied Health Facility, 800 North 6th Street, Wahpeton, ND 58076 |
| Last ACOTE on-site review | 2020/2021 |
| Next ACOTE on-site review | 2030/2031 |
| 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 2030/2031. 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 | North Dakota State College of Science | OTA Level Program | 91% |
| 2024 | North Dakota State College of Science | OTA Level Program | 90% |
| 2023 | North Dakota State College of Science | OTA Level Program | 100% |
| 2022 | North Dakota State College of Science | OTA Level Program | 100% |
| 2021 | North Dakota State College of Science | OTA Level Program | 93% |
North Dakota State College of Science makes a credible outcomes case, with a 94.8% NBCOT average across 5 years. The 90% low year keeps it from being an automatic choice, so fit matters more than the latest 91% result. This is fundamentally a campus-based choice, not an online-friendly one.