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Otero Junior College

Otero Junior College, also known as OJC, is located in La Junta, Colorado, United States. It was established in 1941 and was initially operated by the La Junta School District Number 11. The college became an independent unit in 1949. The campus sits on 40 acres of land. OJC has an enrollment of more than 1,500 students.

Otero Junior College offers many associate degrees in arts, science, general studies, applied science, and nursing. A variety of career and technical certificate programs are also available.

Students of Otero Junior College participate in various clubs and organizations. Among them are the Science Club, Chess Club, Alpine Club, International Relations Organization, Campus Crusade for Christ, and Ecology Club.

OJC's athletic teams are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association and compete at the intercollegiate level in golf, baseball, and volleyball.

Campus Location

1802 Colorado Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
USA
Main Tel: (719) 384-6831
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Otero Junior College Highlights

Where Otero Junior College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management.
  • Large number of students.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate2459
Associate1374
1-2 year certificate516

Students

The student enrollment at Otero Junior College was 1,558 in 2007 (1,033 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
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$ 4,212

Financial Aid: Otero Junior College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  48

Housing and Meals

Otero Junior College provides on-campus housing for 240 of its 1,033 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (63 awarded)

  • Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (26 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (19 awarded)

  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (13 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (10 awarded)

  • Child Development

LIBERAL ARTS (110 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (41 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (124 awarded)

  • 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 (3 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (6 awarded)

  • Real Estate

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (14 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (4 awarded)

  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Selected Careers of Interest

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