Nursing at Otero College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Otero College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Otero College is located in La Junta, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Otero College
Distance learning is available at Otero College. Among 959 students, 86 (9%) studied exclusively online and 202 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Otero College
Rankings can help you compare Otero College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #11 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #23 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #34 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #62 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #917 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1568 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Otero College
Students who complete Otero College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,624 |
| 2 years | $59,011 |
| 3 years | $68,085 |
| 4 years | $71,733 |
| 5 years | $77,553 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Otero College take home a median $71,733, compared with $36,981 for all Otero College graduates — about 94% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Otero College is $31,376.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Otero College
The Nursing program at Otero College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 22 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Otero College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.