Otero College

Otero College is a public two-year institution located in La Junta, Colorado. The college enrolls 1,248 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 38.50 out of 100. Its completion rate stands at 37% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 60% (IPEDS 2023).

Otero College offers career-focused programs in health sciences and personal services. Credential offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the certificate level, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training as a one-to-two-year certificate, and Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General as a one-to-two-year certificate.

Situated in the Arkansas River Valley of southeastern Colorado, La Junta serves a largely rural regional population. Otero College functions as a practical pathway to healthcare and trades credentials for students in this part of the state.