Occupational Therapy Assistant Schools in Palm Desert, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare occupational therapy assistant, associate programs in Palm Desert, California. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Schools Near Palm Desert, CA

#1

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA 55.5 miles away BOC Score 96.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 472
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

San Marcos, CA 61.2 miles away
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 1,538
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA 61.7 miles away BOC Score 47.1
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 432

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA 78.1 miles away BOC Score 83.7
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $8,728
  • Out-of-state tuition: $21,328
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 36%
  • Graduation rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 1,027
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Stanbridge University

Irvine, CA 85.6 miles away BOC Score 64.1
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 10%
  • Graduation rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 755
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Platt College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 86.8 miles away BOC Score 59.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $14,922
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,922
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 304
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA 87.1 miles away BOC Score 68.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 125
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA 87.3 miles away BOC Score 65.7
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $1,180
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,756
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 55
  • Annual completions: 4,430
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

American Career College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 92.6 miles away BOC Score 44.0
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,305

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

'California Occupational Therapy Assistant

California
California Median Pay $81,770 $39.31 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $72,300 $34.76 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-2011 Source: BLS OEWS

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  • ACOTE accreditation (required for NBCOT eligibility)
  • Fieldwork Level I and Level II hours and facility types
  • NBCOT exam preparation and school pass rates
  • State licensure requirements for OTAs
  • Associate degree credential and transfer options

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