Otero College medical assistant program
Otero College, a public college in La Junta, Colorado, offers an associate degree in medical assisting. That program had 2 graduates in 2023-24. CAAHEP and ABHES don't list the school for medical assisting, and that isn't a judgment on the school. Other routes work for RMA, CCMA and NCMA exams too.
- one year of classes
- $4,418
- graduates in 2023-24
- 2
- medical assisting accreditation
- Not CAAHEP or ABHES
- classes
- On campus
A quick look at Otero College
- Address
- 1802 Colorado Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050
- Type of school
- Public
- Federal student aid
- Yes
- Program
- Associate degree, about 2 years
- Accreditation
- Not CAAHEP or ABHES
- Price
- $4,418 for one year of classes, local students
How it compares with the state median
| Measure | This program | Colorado median | Rank in Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, public-college yearly prices | $4,418 | $4,563 | 6th lowest of 12 |
| Graduates in 2023-24 | 2 | 44 | 21st of 22 |
Programs in Colorado that report the same figure to the IPEDS, 2023-24 survey provide these medians. They were checked 2026-10-22.
Nearby medical assistant programs
- Pueblo Community College, Pueblo: 63 miles
- Pikes Peak State College, Colorado Springs: 87 miles
- Intellitec College-Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs: 90 miles
- Pima Medical Institute-Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs: 95 miles (accredited)
- Pima Medical Institute-Aurora, Aurora: 138 miles (accredited)
- Arapahoe Community College, Littleton: 138 miles
Rules for medical assistants in the state
- State certification required
- No
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