Orion Technical College

www.hamiltontechcollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,700

2023 Average Net Price

$20,650

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

100%

17 Graduates

About

Orion Technical College is a higher education institution located in Scott County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Orion Technical College were Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (10 degrees awarded) and Medical Office Management (1 degrees).

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Orion Technical College. 55.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.8% awarded men. N/A

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In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Orion Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 98 total borrowers.

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Costs

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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,650.

In 2023, 77% of undergraduate students attending Orion Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,700

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Orion Technical College was $14,700. N/A

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Average Net Price

$20,650

2023 Value

14.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Orion Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,650. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Orion Technical College grew by 14.4%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$8,890

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Orion Technical College was of $8,890 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 11.1% between 2022 and 2023.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Orion Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 37.5% with respect to 2022, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Orion 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 Orion Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 98 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 Technical College had a total enrollment of 73 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Orion Technical College is 73 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Orion Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Orion Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.2% White, 23.3% Black or African American, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Two or More Races, and 1.37% Asian.

Students enrolled at Orion Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.1%), followed by White Female (27.7%) and Black or African American Female (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Orion Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73 students. The full-time enrollment at Orion Technical College is 73 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Orion Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
41 enrolled students
Black or African American
17 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Orion Technical College is 56.2% White, 23.3% Black or African American, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Two or More Races, and 1.37% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Orion Technical College is Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (10 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Office Management (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Orion Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (13 degrees awarded) and Health (16 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 Orion Technical College are Registered nurses (1,454,213 people), Medical & health services managers (157,281 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,332 people), Pharmacists (133,617 people), and Physicians (108,459 people).

The most specialized majors at Orion Technical College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (13 degrees awarded) and Health (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orion Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Physician assistants, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Orion Technical College are Engineering Technologies (13 degrees awarded) and Health (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,489,014 people), Outpatient care centers (238,972 people), Elementary & secondary schools (225,651 people), Offices of physicians (203,111 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,341 people).

The most specialized majors at Orion Technical College are Engineering Technologies (13 degrees awarded) and Health (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology
10 degrees awarded
Medical Office Management
1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Orion Technical College was Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology with 10 degrees awarded.

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