Orleans Technical College

https://www.orleanstech.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $19,490
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    79.5%
    122 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    340
    74.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    90%
    117 Graduates

    About

    Orleans Technical College is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Orleans Technical College were Electrician (21 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (21 degrees), and Building & Property Maintenance (9 degrees).

    In 2024, 230 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Orleans Technical College. 8.26% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 91.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (123 degrees), 2.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (52 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,490.

    In 2024, 57% of undergraduate students attending Orleans Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $19,490
    2024 Value
    12.4%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Orleans Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,490. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Orleans Technical College grew by 12.4%.

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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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    57%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    51%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    57% of undergraduate students at Orleans Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.56% with respect to 2023, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Orleans 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.

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    Admissions

    Orleans Technical College received 122 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 5.43% annual growth. Out of those 122 applicants, 97 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 340 students enrolled at Orleans Technical College in 2024.

    Orleans Technical College has an overall enrollment yield of 61.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    79.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    97
    Accepted Out of 122

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Orleans Technical College was 79.5% (97 admissions from 122 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 50.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 5.43%, while admissions grew by 49.2%.

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    Enrollment

    Orleans Technical College had a total enrollment of 340 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Orleans Technical College is 252 students and the part-time enrollment is 88. This means that 74.1% of students enrolled at Orleans Technical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Orleans Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.1% Black or African American, 19.7% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.53% Two or More Races, 3.24% Asian, 0.294% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.294% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Orleans Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (42.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.8%) and White Male (15.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    74.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Orleans Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 340 students. The full-time enrollment at Orleans Technical College is 252 and the part-time enrollment is 88.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    81%
    2024 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 Orleans Technical College was 81%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      177 enrolled students
    2. White
      67 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      66 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Orleans Technical College is 52.1% Black or African American, 19.7% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.53% Two or More Races, 3.24% Asian, 0.294% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.294% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 192 fewer women than men received degrees from Orleans Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Orleans Technical College is black or african american (123 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (52 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Orleans Technical College is Electrician (21 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (21 degrees) and Building & Property Maintenance (9 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Orleans Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (147 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees), and Health (7 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 Orleans Technical College are Registered nurses (1,490,164 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,242 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,943 people).

    The most specialized majors at Orleans Technical College in 2024 are Construction (147 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees), and Health (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 Orleans Technical College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Personal financial advisors, and Electrical & electronics engineers

    The most specialized majors at Orleans Technical College are Construction (147 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees), and Health (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 Orleans Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,591,665 people), Outpatient care centers (275,585 people), Elementary & secondary schools (244,961 people), Offices of physicians (199,841 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (142,401 people).

    The most specialized majors at Orleans Technical College are Construction (147 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees), and Health (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 Orleans Technical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Electrician
      21 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC Maintenance
      21 degrees awarded
    3. Building & Property Maintenance
      9 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Orleans Technical College was Electrician with 21 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    211
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    19
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 211 degrees were awarded to men at Orleans Technical College, which is 11.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (19).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Orleans Technical College in Electrician, which is 28 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Orleans Technical College in Building & Property Maintenance, which is 0.219 times less than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    74%
    100% Completion Time
    87%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 74% of students graduating from Orleans Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 87% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 87% within 200%.

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    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 (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      123 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      52 degrees awarded
    3. White
      38 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Orleans Technical College is black or african american (123 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (52 degrees).

    2.17% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Male
      168 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      167 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      162 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Orleans Technical College is black or african american male (168 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (167 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orleans Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, Management, with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $130k
    Instructional Salaries
    12
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Orleans Technical College paid a total of $130k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.66% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orleans Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees, Management with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

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