Arkansas programs
OT programs in Arkansas
Compare 10 ACOTE-listed OT and OTA programs in Arkansas, including degree path, accreditation status, delivery format, NBCOT-linked profile data, and local labor-market context.
10 programs5 OT programs5 OTA programs9 NBCOT-linked profiles
State snapshot
How Arkansas looks for OT applicants
Start with program supply and outcome coverage, then use the filtered directory and ranking pages to compare individual schools.
Program list
Top visible Arkansas program profiles
Programs are sorted by latest matched NBCOT pass rate first, then degree level and institution name. Open the full directory for every matching row and additional filters.
| Program | Location | Degree | NBCOT | Format and review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Private Nonprofit | Fort Smith, AR | OT Doctorate | 100% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2031/2032 |
| University of Arkansas-Fayetteville/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Public | Fayetteville, AR | OT Doctorate | 100% | Campus-based Next review: 2028/2029 |
| Arkansas State University-Jonesboro Public | Jonesboro, AR | OTA Associate | 100% | Campus-based Next review: 2030/2031 |
| University of Central Arkansas Public | Conway, AR | OT Doctorate | 98% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2026/2027 |
| Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus Public | Ozark, AR | OTA Associate | 88% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2031/2032 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) Public | Ashdown, AR | OTA Associate | 88% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2028/2029 |
| Arkansas State University-Jonesboro Public | Jonesboro, AR | OT Doctorate | 86% | Campus-based Next review: 2031/2032 |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock Private Nonprofit | Little Rock, AR | OTA Associate | 82% | 25-49% distance Next review: 2033/2034 |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock Private Nonprofit | Little Rock, AR | OTA Associate | 82% | Format not listed Next review: 2029/2030 |
| Harding University Private Nonprofit | Searcy, AR | OT Masters | Outcome not linked | Format not listed Next review: 2032/2033 |
Local markets
Metro context for the state
Metro wage and employment rows help applicants separate statewide reputation from local job conditions.
| Metro | Mean wage | Employment | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metro rank #3; score 63.6 | $103,360 | 760 | 2.04 LQ; 2.13 per 1,000 jobs |
| Jonesboro, AR Metro rank #12; score 60.7 | $108,210 | 140 | 2.15 LQ; 2.25 per 1,000 jobs |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Metro rank #21; score 58.9 | $112,010 | 450 | 1.57 LQ; 1.64 per 1,000 jobs |
| Hot Springs, AR Metro rank #31; score 55.1 | $93,950 | 100 | 2.36 LQ; 2.47 per 1,000 jobs |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK Metro rank #134; score 42.6 | $95,540 | 140 | 1.36 LQ; 1.42 per 1,000 jobs |