Everest College – Thornton

1802 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO

Alterius Career College, formerly known as Everest College, Everest University, and Everest Institutes, is owned and operated by Zenith Education Group.  Alterius Career College offers several campus locations throughout out the United States.  The university portion of the system was founded in 1940 as Fort Lauderdale College, which subsequently had its name and ownership changed, eventually becoming the flagship of the system. Students who complete a program at Alterius can earn a certificate, undergraduate degree, or graduate degree.  The school is dedicated to providing high quality career education and training to help prepare students to enter the workforce upon completion. Instructors are former industry professionals and practitioners who provide practical training opportunities to ensure the system’s high standards for graduates are maintained. Alterius Career College also provides career placement assistance for graduates, through partnerships, resume development and more. Certificate and/or degree programs offered at select schools include the following:

• Business
• Computer Information
• Dental Assistant
• Nursing
• Electrician
• HVAC
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Practical Nursing
• Surgical Technologist
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Billing and Coding
• Pharmacy Technician
• Medical Insurance Billing and Coding

Program availability varies based on location, and as such students should contact their desired campus to see which programs are available.

La Junta Location

The La Junta branch of Everest is located at 1802 Colorado Ave. To learn more, including the school's consumer disclosures, by visiting .