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. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (19 degrees), 3.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Orion Technical College is $14,700, which is $−464 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Orion Technical College is $14,700, which is $464 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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. The cost of tuition at Orion Technical College is $−464 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Orion Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

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%.

This chart compares the average net price of Orion Technical College (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.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Orion Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

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.

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

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

In 2023, 3 more women than men received degrees from Orion Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Orion Technical College is white (19 degrees awarded). There were 3.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

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.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Orion Technical College, which is 0.813 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (16).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Orion Technical College in Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology, which is 3.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to women at Orion Technical College in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

83%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2012, 83% of students graduating from Orion Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Orion Technical College is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Orion Technical College is white (19 degrees awarded). There were 3.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
11 degrees awarded
White Male
8 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Orion Technical College is white female (11 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (8 degrees).

Operations

Orion Technical College employs 4 Instructors. Most academics at Orion Technical College are Female Instructor (2), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orion Technical College are: Service, with 2 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Sales and related with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$916k

2023 Salaries

13.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Orion Technical College paid a median of $916k in salaries, a 13.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.8% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 23.7% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$161k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Orion Technical College paid a total of $161k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Orion Technical College was Instructor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orion Technical College were Service with 2 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Sales and related with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Orion Technical College was Female Instructor with 2 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Orion Technical College.

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