Colorado · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#3 of 17 ranked schools in Colorado
View placement details: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, ColoradoOtero College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
Colorado · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#4 of 37 ranked schools in Colorado
View placement details: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Colorado
Colorado · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#4 of 16 ranked schools in Colorado
View placement details: Best Value Trade Colleges, ColoradoAll 2026 placements
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Other rankings
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #353 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #239 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #499 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Colorado | #12 of 35 ranked schools in Colorado | 35 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Colorado |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #87 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #285 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #153 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #314 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #505 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #704 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #128 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #158 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #480 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #494 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
Published . These placements are retained from this past edition.
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.