Otero College
La Junta, CO · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 9,735 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 10,817 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 11,499 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 15,257 | |
| $110,001+ | 16,207 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $39,018 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 39% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43% | |
| Black | 4% | |
| Asian | 0% | |
| Two or more races | 2% | |
| Nonresident / international | 9% |
Other Two-year institutions in CO
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex College of Veterinary Technology | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder | Not reported | Not reported | $32,001 |
| Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology | Not reported | Not reported | $39,506 |
| Casa Loma College - Aurora | Not reported | Not reported | $49,854 |
| Colorado School of Trades | Not reported | Not reported | $51,591 |
| IBMC College | Not reported | Not reported | $34,432 |
| Intellitec College-Colorado Springs | Not reported | Not reported | $42,169 |
| Intellitec College-Grand Junction | Not reported | Not reported | $31,541 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Denver | Not reported | Not reported | $46,396 |
| Northeastern Junior College | $13,801 | Not reported | $39,893 |
| Pickens Technical College | $6,600 | Not reported | $39,210 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Aurora | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $42,392 | $57,702 | Not reported |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $39,296 | $44,125 | $9,750 |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Not reported | $26,307 | Not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Not reported | $37,656 | Not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $51,586 | Not reported |
| Precision Metal Working. | Not reported | $48,702 | Not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Not reported | $57,584 | Not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Not reported | $38,675 | Not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Not reported | $57,472 | Not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Not reported | $43,365 | Not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Not reported | $40,734 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Not reported | $80,813 | $31,376 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Not reported | $56,073 | $24,150 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Not reported | $43,930 | Not reported |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10