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Otero College

Also known as: Otero Junior College

1802 Colorado Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050
$6,136
Out-of-State Tuition
In-state: $3,680

At a Glance

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$3,680
In-State Tuition
+$427 fees
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$6,136
Out-of-State Tuition
+$427 fees
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$9,280
Room & Board
19 meals/week
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🌊 Campus Lifestyle

⛷️ Nearby Ski Resorts

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Enchanted Forest Ski Area

New Mexico

134 mi away
600 skiable acres0 lifts
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135 mi away
209 skiable acres7 lifts
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Taos Ski Valley

New Mexico

141 mi away
1,294 skiable acres13 lifts

🌑️ Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals Β· La Junta, CO

31Β°Jan35Β°Feb44Β°Mar52Β°Apr62Β°May73Β°Jun78Β°Jul76Β°Aug68Β°Sep54Β°Oct41Β°Nov32Β°Dec

Station: LA JUNTA Β· Source: NOAA NCEI

πŸ’° Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Cost ItemIn-StateOut-of-State
Tuition$3,680$6,136
Fees$427$427
Room & Board$9,280$9,280
Total Estimated Cost$13,387$15,843
Meal Plan: 19 meals/week

πŸ’‘ These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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πŸ“š Fields of Study

27 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
101 grads/yr$27,003
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
86 grads/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
74 grads/yr$71,733
Agricultural Business and ManagementCertificate
32 grads/yr
Precision Metal WorkingCertificate
31 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's74 grads$71,733
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Certificate15 grads$48,876
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's101 grads$27,003
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate86 grads
Agricultural Business and Management
Certificate32 grads
Precision Metal Working
Certificate31 grads
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Certificate17 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Certificate12 grads
Agricultural Production Operations
Certificate11 grads
Psychology, General
Associate's6 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as β€”) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Otero College located?

Otero College is located in La Junta, CO. The main campus address is 1802 Colorado Avenue, La Junta, CO. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Otero College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Otero College charges $3,680/year for in-state students and $6,136/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board ($9,280/year), the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $15,843/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost β€” use Otero College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Otero College the right fit for me?

Whether Otero College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($6,136/year out-of-state), campus culture in La Junta, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Otero College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Otero College directly for the most current information.

Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
La Junta, CO
Size
Under 1,000
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
🌀️ Warm · 47°F avg

Location

La Junta, CO

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Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.