by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Otero JC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Otero JC is ranked #1,214 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A- (top 20% for value). Within Colorado, it ranks #16 of 49 for value.
Read the full Otero JC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Otero College is ranked #35 out of #53 in Colorado for quality and #16 out of #49 for Colorado value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Otero JC financial aid page to be sure.
Otero College is ranked #1,214 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Otero College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Otero JC costs about $12,364. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $49,455 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,801 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,103 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $12,364 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $49,455 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Otero JC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Otero JC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Otero JC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $83,204 | — | — |
| All Students | $49,455 | #1,214 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $44,412 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $83,204 | — | — |
| All Students | $49,455 | #16 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $44,412 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Otero JC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,947 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,192 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,164 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,083 |
| Over $110K | $15,653 |
About 87% of Otero JC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,247 per year. Get more details on the Otero JC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Otero JC net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.