Below are the key facts about this program at Otero Junior College. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #13 out of 23 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for health professions at Otero Junior College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 24 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 17 |
| Certificate | 42 |
During the most recent reporting year, Otero College conferred 24 associate’s degrees in health professions.
Otero Junior College is in the top 15% of the country for health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,680 | $6,768 |
| Fees | $502 | $502 |
Read more about Otero Junior College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Otero Junior College are Hispanic or Latino. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Otero College with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Otero Junior College awarded 22 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (45%).
Otero Junior College conferred 2 associate’s degrees in medical/clinical assistant in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Otero College conferred 17 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Otero Junior College is not currently ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 12% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Otero Junior College were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Otero College with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Otero Junior College awarded 17 undergraduate certificate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (53%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Otero College awarded 42 certificate degrees in health professions.
Otero Junior College is not currently ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of health professions certificate degree graduates at Otero Junior College are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Otero College with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Otero Junior College conferred 34 certificate completions in nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (68%).
Otero Junior College granted 8 certificate degrees in phlebotomy technician/phlebotomist in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
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