Iowa programs
OT programs in Iowa
Compare 8 ACOTE-listed OT and OTA programs in Iowa, including degree path, accreditation status, delivery format, NBCOT-linked profile data, and local labor-market context.
8 programs5 OT programs3 OTA programs6 NBCOT-linked profiles
State snapshot
How Iowa 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 Iowa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen College Private Nonprofit | Waterloo, IA | OT Masters | 100% | Campus-based Next review: 2030/2031 |
| Indian Hills Community College Public | Ottumwa, IA | OTA Associate | 100% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2028/2029 |
| Drake University Private Nonprofit | Des Moines, IA | OT Doctorate | 98% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2025/2026 |
| St. Ambrose University Private Nonprofit | Davenport, IA | OT Doctorate | 92% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2034/2035 |
| Kirkwood Community College-Linn County Regional Center Public | Hiawatha, IA | OTA Associate | 88% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2033/2034 |
| Hawkeye Community College Public | Waterloo, IA | OTA Associate | 67% | 50-74% distance Next review: 2031/2032 |
| Allen College Private Nonprofit | Waterloo, IA | OT Doctorate | Outcome not linked | Format not listed Next review: 2027/2028 |
| Des Moines University Private Nonprofit | Des Moines, IA | OT Doctorate | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Metro rank #238; score 36.0 | $94,360 | 170 | 0.90 LQ; 0.94 per 1,000 jobs |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metro rank #265; score 33.8 | $87,030 | 340 | 0.80 LQ; 0.84 per 1,000 jobs |
| Iowa City, IA Metro rank #270; score 33.4 | $89,330 | 100 | 1.05 LQ; 1.09 per 1,000 jobs |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Metro rank #297; score 31.5 | $92,850 | 80 | 0.86 LQ; 0.90 per 1,000 jobs |
| Cedar Rapids, IA Metro rank #304; score 30.5 | $91,920 | 110 | 0.73 LQ; 0.76 per 1,000 jobs |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metro rank #345; score 25.7 | $90,240 | 50 | 0.69 LQ; 0.72 per 1,000 jobs |
| Dubuque, IA Metro rank #354; score 23.3 | $93,160 | 30 | 0.57 LQ; 0.60 per 1,000 jobs |
| Ames, IA Metro rank #363; score 18.6 | $77,820 | 40 | 0.70 LQ; 0.73 per 1,000 jobs |