Registered Nursing at Otero College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Otero College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Otero College sits in La Junta, CO.
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Online Class Availability at Otero College
Distance learning is available at Otero College. Of 959 students, 86 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 202 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Otero College
These rankings give you a sense of how Otero College’s Registered 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 | #906 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1527 of 1,861 |
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Otero College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.