Otero College
La Junta, Colorado · Public · 619 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 15 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,735 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,817 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,499 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,257 |
| $110k and up | $16,207 |
| All families (average) | $11,103 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,296 | -$1,378 | falls short | $8,625 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,179 | +$33,505 | clears the bar | $17,592 | 0.5 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $74,405 | +$33,731 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,392 | +$1,718 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 38% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.