Orion College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition
$12,180
11.1% growth from 2016
2017 Average Net Price
$18,650
After Financial Aid
2014 Default Rate
3.56%
on Student Loans
2017 Enrolled Students
136
100% Full-Time

About

Orion College is a higher education institution located in Broward County, FL. In 2017, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Orion College were Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (63 degrees awarded).

In 2017, 96 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Orion College. 95.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 4.17% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (46 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Orion College is $12,180, which is $−2,761 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Orion College was 3.56%, corresponding to 22 out of the 618 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Orion College is $12,180

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,650.

In 2017, 90% of undergraduate students attending Orion College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,180
2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Orion College was $12,180.

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Average Net Price

$18,650
2017 Value
0.406%
1 Year Growth

In 2017 Orion College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,650. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Orion College grew by 0.406%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,820
Room and Board
$1,807
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Orion College was of $8,820 in 2017. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,807. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.52% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

90%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
96%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Orion College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 1.1% with respect to 2016, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
3.56%
2014 Default Rate
22
Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Orion College was 3.56%, which represents 22 out of the 618 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.

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Enrollment

Orion College had a total enrollment of 136 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Orion College is 136 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Orion College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Orion College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.9% Black or African American, 41.2% White, 8.82% Hispanic or Latino, 1.47% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.735% Asian.

Students enrolled at Orion College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.9%), followed by White Female (40.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Orion College in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 136 students. The full-time enrollment at Orion College is 136 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Orion College are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

56%
2017 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 Orion College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Orion College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
  1. Black or African American
    61 enrolled students
  2. White
    56 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Orion College is 44.9% Black or African American, 41.2% White, 8.82% Hispanic or Latino, 1.47% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.735% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2017, 88 more women than men received degrees from Orion College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Orion College is white (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Orion College is Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (63 degrees awarded).

In 2017,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Orion College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (96 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orion College are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Orion College in 2017 are Health (96 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orion College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Orion College are Health (96 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orion College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Orion College are Health (96 degrees awarded) (as of 2017).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Orion College.
Most Common (2017)
63 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Orion College was Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services with 63 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2017
92
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2017

In 2017, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Orion College, which is 0.0435 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (92).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Orion College in Registered Nursing, which is 1 times approximately the same the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Orion College in Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services, which is 62 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
White Female
Highest Graduation Rate (52.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Orion College is Female and White (52.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)
  1. White
    46 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    40 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Orion College is white (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

4.17% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)
  1. White Female
    44 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    40 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Orion College is white female (44 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (40 degrees).

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Operations

Orion College employs 1 Instructors. Most academics at Orion College are Female Instructor (1), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orion College are: Management, with 7 employees, and Office and Administrative Support, with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.11M
2017 Salaries
53.4%
decline from 2016

In 2017, Orion College paid a median of $1.11M in salaries, a 53.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 56.3% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 17.5% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$45k
Instructional Salaries
1
Number of Employees

In 2017, Orion College paid a total of $45k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.05% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
1 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
7 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Orion College was Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orion College were Management with 7 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Orion College was Female Instructor with 1 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

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