Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
at Otero College in La Junta, CO
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
52
Median Earnings (1yr)
$74,179
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$74,179
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Nursing programs in Colorado
Benchmark: $73,434 — average of 23 comparable programs
National median wage — Nursing
$81,708
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Nursing
+4%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse certificate program at Otero College is offered by this public institution located in La Junta, CO. The program leads to a two- to four-year certificate in the nursing field (CIP 51.3801), providing the coursework and clinical preparation needed for students to pursue licensure as registered nurses.
This nursing program covers foundational and applied nursing skills across a range of patient care contexts. Otero College also offers related programs including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, reflecting the school's focus on hands-on career preparation in both health and personal services fields. Prospective students in La Junta can consider these options alongside the registered nursing certificate when exploring programs at Otero College.
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