Orion College

https://orioncollege.org

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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
    2017 Graduation Rate
    47.4%
    65 Graduates

    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 $−2,717 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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

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    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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    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.

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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.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Orion 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.

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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 White Female (44.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (42.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.6%).

    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 74.1% 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 (76%), 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orion College are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 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

    Surgeons
    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, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

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

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    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 Orion College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 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.
    Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
    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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    Time to Complete

    42%
    100% Completion Time
    55%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 42% of students graduating from Orion College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

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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
      215 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      188 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      171 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Orion College is white female (215 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (188 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2017, Orion College had a total salary expenditure of 2.93M. 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, which represents 37.9% of their overall expenditure ($2.93M) and 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.

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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 $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    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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