Otero College
La Junta, CO · Public · Associate degree-granting
Otero College, based in La Junta, Colorado, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 619 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,018 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 37.4%. Mmedian graduate debt is $10,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.81x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,103 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Agricultural Business, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,018
Graduation Rate
37.4%
Median Debt
$10,250
Average Net Price
$11,103
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.51x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.81x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
619
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
43.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,576
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,286
Pell Grant Rate
38.2%
Federal Loan Rate
16.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,735
Income $30K–$48K
$10,817
Income $48K–$75K
$11,499
Income $110K+
$16,207
Student Demographics
Women
48.5%
White
39.1%
Black
4.0%
Hispanic
42.6%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
2.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
39.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (14)
Associate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $39,296 | 122 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 52 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 6 |
Undergraduate Certificate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 51 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 43 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $42,392 | 26 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 18 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 17 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 15 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 15 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 10 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 10 |
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production | Associate | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Colleges in Colorado
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Colorado
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Colorado
- Most Affordable Colleges in Colorado
- Best ROI Colleges in Colorado
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