Occupational Therapy Assistant Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Graduation Rate

YearStudents AdmittedStudents Earn DegreeGraduation Rate
2020161381.25%
2021161275%
2022161381.25%
2020, 2021, & 2022483879%
Note: Graduation persistence data may seem to vary significantly from year to year because the starting cohorts are small.

Results of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Examination

YearGraduatesTest TakersPassed ExamNBCOT Pass Rate
2020131111100%
202112141286%
20221399100%
2020, 2021, & 202238343294%
Note: For comparison of Illinois Central College’s OTA Program to other schools

Graduate Preparedness and Job Placement

YearGraduatesGraduates Responding to SurveySurvey Responders Securing Employment in OT or Related FieldGraduate Report Ability to Function as an Entry Level OTA
202013670%90%
202112875%85%
202213680%100%
Note: Data is based on response rates and is not representative of all program graduates.

Employer Satisfaction

YearGraduatesEmployers Responding to SurveyEmployers Rate Graduates as Exceeds or Meets Expectations
2020134 (40% response rate)75%
2021124 (20% response rate)100%
2022133 (30% response rate)90%
Note: Data is based on response rate and not representative of all employers. In fall 2020, 16 students were admitted. 5 students withdrew during the first week of classes reportedly due to Covid-19 related issues, resulting in 11/16 students persisting through fall 2020.