OTA Affordability & Cost

Save money when you attend JCC

With the Occupational Therapy Assistant degree at Jamestown Community College, you can earn an in-demand healthcare degree in only two years.

When you graduate, you can begin your career as an OTA, or continue your education toward an advanced degree with completing your first two years at a significant cost savings.

Even more savings: SUNY Reconnect

Eligible students can earn your JCC degree in OTA for free with SUNY Reconnect. SUNY Reconnect covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies for New York State adult students studying select JCC programs, including our OTA program. Learn about SUNY Reconnect eligibility and details »

Yearly OTA program costs

Fees are approximate and subject to change. JCC's tuition and fees breakdown »

OTA program costs over two years
Current Cost for OTA Program Year 1 Cost: 2024-25 Year 2 Cost: 2025-26 Total Program Cost (2 Years: 2024-26)
Full-time tuition (in-state/out-of-state) $5,820/$11,640 $5,820/$11,640 $11,640/$23,280
Student fees, including distance education fees $1,393 $1,393 $2,786
Lab fees $250 $250 $500
Books, subscriptions, and supplies $575 $872 $1,447
Total cost of tuition and fees $8,038/$13,858 $8,335/$14,155 $16,373/$28,013