Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Orangeburg, South Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,539 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $35,761 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 36.6%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $10,562, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.39x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,186 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Ground Transportation, and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$35,761
Graduation Rate
36.6%
Median Debt
$10,562
Average Net Price
$6,186
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.78x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.39x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,539
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
65.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,210
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,354
Pell Grant Rate
45.5%
Federal Loan Rate
8.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,122
Income $30K–$48K
$5,679
Income $48K–$75K
$4,842
Income $110K+
$6,853
Student Demographics
Women
64.0%
White
32.5%
Black
59.7%
Hispanic
4.1%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More Races
2.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
29.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (36)
Associate (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $78,161 | 65 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $54,031 | 26 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $35,071 | 24 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | $91,138 | 20 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 15 |
| Business | Not reported | 13 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $63,050 | 8 |
| Data Processing | Not reported | 6 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 5 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 5 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $29,602 | 154 |
| Practical Nursing | $46,095 | 105 |
| Ground Transportation | $36,171 | 29 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 23 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 14 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 11 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $31,960 | 9 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 4 |
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agricultural Production | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in South Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in South Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in South Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in South Carolina
- Highest Earning Colleges in South Carolina
- Lowest Debt Colleges in South Carolina
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in South Carolina
- Most Affordable Colleges in South Carolina
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