Orion Institute

www.orion.edu/orioninstitute

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2022 Average Net Price

$24,851

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Orion Institute is a higher education institution located in Wood County, OH. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Orion Institute were Massage Therapy (9 degrees awarded) and Medical Assistant (2 degrees).

In 2022, 58 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Orion Institute. 89.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (30 degrees), 1.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Orion Institute was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 65 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,851.

In 2022, 66% of undergraduate students attending Orion Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$24,851

2022 Value

In 2022 Orion Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,851.

This chart compares the average net price of Orion Institute (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Orion Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 8.33% with respect to 2021, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Orion Institute (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 Orion Institute was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 65 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

Orion Institute had a total enrollment of 74 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Orion Institute is 74 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Orion Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Orion Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.1% White, 28.4% Black or African American, 8.11% Hispanic or Latino, 1.35% Asian, and 1.35% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Orion Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (28.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Orion Institute in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74 students. The full-time enrollment at Orion Institute is 74 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Orion Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

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 Orion Institute was 100%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Orion Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
43 enrolled students
Black or African American
21 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Orion Institute is 58.1% White, 28.4% Black or African American, 8.11% Hispanic or Latino, 1.35% Asian, and 1.35% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 46 more women than men received degrees from Orion Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Orion Institute is white (30 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Orion Institute is Massage Therapy (9 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (2 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Orion Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (58 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 Institute are Registered nurses (1,394,826 people), Medical & health services managers (151,000 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,616 people).

The most specialized majors at Orion Institute in 2022 are Health (58 degrees awarded) (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 Orion Institute are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Orion Institute are Health (58 degrees awarded) (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 Orion Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Orion Institute are Health (58 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Orion Institute.

Most Common (2022)

Massage Therapy
9 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
2 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Orion Institute was Massage Therapy with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Orion Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Orion Institute, which is 0.115 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (52).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Orion Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Orion Institute in Massage Therapy, which is 0.12 times less than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Orion Institute in Massage Therapy, which is 8.33 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

80%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 60% of students graduating from Orion Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 80% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% within 200%.

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

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
30 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Orion Institute is white (30 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

8.62% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
26 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
17 degrees awarded
White Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Orion Institute is white female (26 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (17 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$277k

2022 Salaries

27.4%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Orion Institute paid a median of $277k in salaries, a 27.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.43% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.56% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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