Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,800

5.26% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$4,531

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

2,012

28% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

28.3%

62 Graduates

About

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a higher education institution located in Orangeburg County, SC. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College were Registered Nursing (93 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (26 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (21 degrees).

In 2022, 697 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (349 degrees), 1.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (315 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is $4,800, which is $−3,312 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 343 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is $4,800, which is $3,312 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,531.

In 2022, 97% of undergraduate students attending Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,800

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College was $4,800. The cost of tuition at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is $−3,312 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,531

2022 Value

24.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,531. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College grew by 24.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,000

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College was of $5,000 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 7.78% with respect to 2021, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 343 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,012 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is 563 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,449. This means that 28% of students enrolled at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59% Black or African American, 33.8% White, 3.38% Hispanic or Latino, 2.04% Two or More Races, 1.09% Asian, and 0.298% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33.4%), followed by White Female (23.6%) and White Male (20.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,012 students. The full-time enrollment at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is 563 and the part-time enrollment is 1,449. This means that 28% of students enrolled at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
1,187 enrolled students
White
681 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
68 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is 59% Black or African American, 33.8% White, 3.38% Hispanic or Latino, 2.04% Two or More Races, 1.09% Asian, and 0.298% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 211 more women than men received degrees from Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is black or african american (349 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (315 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is Registered Nursing (93 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (26 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (21 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (37 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (42 degrees), and Precision Production (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College are Registered nurses (1,413,418 people), Other managers (166,392 people), Medical & health services managers (162,720 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (142,187 people), and Police officers (139,793 people).

The most specialized majors at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in 2022 are Transportation (37 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (42 degrees), Precision Production (23 degrees), Protective Services (52 degrees), and Health (282 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College are Transportation (37 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (42 degrees), Precision Production (23 degrees), Protective Services (52 degrees), and Health (282 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,540,671 people), Elementary & secondary schools (390,334 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (352,618 people), Outpatient care centers (261,251 people), and Offices of physicians (213,865 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
93 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
26 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College was Registered Nursing with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

243

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

454

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 243 degrees were awarded to men at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, which is 0.535 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (454).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.387 times less than the 106 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.59 times more than the 41 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 16% of students graduating from Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is Male and Two or More Races (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
349 degrees awarded
White
315 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is black or african american (349 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (315 degrees).

0.574% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
247 degrees awarded
White Female
186 degrees awarded
White Male
129 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is black or african american female (247 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (186 degrees).

Operations

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $939k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −100k (−10.7%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 29.8M. Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College employs 62 No academic ranks. Most academics at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College are Female No academic rank (43), and Male No academic rank (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 18 employees, and Management with 15 employees.

Endowment

$939k

2022 Endowment

9.89%

decline from 2021

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College has an endowment valued at about $939k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College declined 9.89% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.27M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.9M

2022 Salaries

5.69%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College paid a median of $10.9M in salaries, which represents 36.6% of their overall expenditure ($29.8M) and a 5.69% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.491% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.06% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.28M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College paid a total of $3.28M to 62 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

62 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College was No academic rank with 62 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees, and Management with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College was Female No academic rank with 43 employees, and Male No academic rank with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College.

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