Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Estimated Program Costs for 2012- 14
The costs listed below are typical expenses undertaken in the two year AAS degree
program in Occupational Therapy Assistant for those students who reside within the city
limits of Chicago. Tuition costs for students living out of district are substantially higher
and may be referenced in the current Wright College catalog. Amounts noted are
approximations, but inform applicants of types of expenses to be expected. All figures
are subject to change without notice.
Tuition for OTA Courses (46 credit hours)
Registration fees – 6 semesters
Activity fees – 6 semesters
(based on part time credit hour load)
Lab fees – 12 classes
Books (approximate costs)
Classroom activities
O.T. State Conference
Student memberships – AOTA, IOTA
Health Insurance (if needed)
Physical exam/inoculations
Uniforms/lab coat
Graduation fee
NBCOT certification exam fee
Illinois State Licensure fee
TOTAL
$4094.*
180.
300.
360.
800.
150.
300.
150.
250.
250.
65.
75.
520.
25.
$7519.00
Students may incur additional expenses for meals and travel to specific fieldwork
training sites. Some students may elect or be assigned to complete fieldwork training at
fieldwork education centers outside of the metropolitan Chicago area. In these
instances students will assume responsibility for all living expenses.
*Based on in-district residency rate of $89.00/credit hour, 2011.
For specific tuition and fee information, go to www.ccc.edu/admissions/tuition.
Wright College OTA Program