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Otero Junior College, popularly referred to as OJC, is located in La Junta, Colorado. Established in 1941, it is a public, community college. Otero Junior College offers associate’s degrees and certificates in diverse areas of study. Students can opt for programs in history, political science, psychology, microcomputer operations, pre-law, massage therapy, and liberal arts.
The athletics teams of Otero Junior College are known as the Rattlers. The students participate in sports including baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, and golf. The athletics department of OJC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The college also sponsors several on-campus clubs and organizations such as the Alpine Club, Science Club, International Relations Organization, Ecology Club, and Phi Theta Kappa.
Otero Junior College is in La Junta, CO. La Junta is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Otero Junior College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include agricultural science and management.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 1,558 students study at the school (in 2007).
Otero Junior College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Otero Junior College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Otero Junior College
1802 Colorado Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
General Phone: (719) 384-6831
http://WWW.OJC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 124 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 110 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 63 | farm management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 41 | automobile mechanics |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology |
| Business And Management | 19 | small business management, banking |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | child development |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 6 | real estate |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | massage therapy |
| Office And Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Otero Junior College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 245 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 137 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 51 | 6 |
In 2007, Otero Junior College had a total enrollment of 1,558 students (1,033 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 94% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Utah | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
Otero Junior College offers campus housing for 240 of its 1,033 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of La Junta, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,508 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,178 |
| Room and board | $ 4,692 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,212 |
Financial Aid:
Otero Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 136200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $33,538 | 10 | $39,845 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $33,538 | 10 | $39,845 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 13 | $42,209 | 20 | $38,589 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $42,209 | 20 | $38,589 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 36 | 65 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 25 | 26 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Banking and Financial Support Services
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Otero Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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