Otero College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Otero College at a glance
619
students enrolled
387
degrees and certificates a year
38%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$11,103
average net price a year
Tuition $3,941 in state, $6,571 out of state
$34,087
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$39,018
median earnings, 10 years after entry
80% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 36% | 140 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 32% | 122 |
| Agriculture | 14% | 54 |
| Security & protective services | 7% | 26 |
| Precision production | 5% | 18 |
AI and data programs
Otero College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Otero College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Otero County, where the college is.
1
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
6.3%
unemployment in Otero County
2026-08 · up 0.7 points from a year earlier
$54,897
median household income
Otero County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 4.0% unemployment among them
Hiring most: Community Hospital (1).
What they hire for: Finance (1). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Workforce Colorado Rural Alliance Workforce Development Board.
- La Junta Workforce CenterLa Junta · 719-383-3191 · Mon - Fri 8:a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment, Closed for lunch 12-1 (effect 11/30/21 walk in Tues. 8-5)
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- Colorado Northwestern Community CollegeRangely · 504 students
- Northeastern Junior CollegeSterling · 786 students
- Lamar Community CollegeLamar · 400 students
- Community College of AuroraAurora · 3,250 students
Common questions
- How big is Otero College?
- Otero College enrolls about 619 students and is a public 2-year institution in La Junta, Colorado. It awards about 387 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Otero College?
- 38% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Otero College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,087 six years after entry and $39,018 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Otero College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Otero College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Otero College?
- 1 open professional jobs are listed in Otero County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Community Hospital has the most openings.
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