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 Student Loan

3.56%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

136

100% Full-Time

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 $−2,320 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

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.

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

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%.

This chart compares the average net price of Orion 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.

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.

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

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.

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 Black or African American Female (44.9%), followed by White Female (40.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.35%).

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 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

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 (69%), Orion College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
61 enrolled students
White
56 enrolled students
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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

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

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

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

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, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

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

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

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

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.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

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).

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

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.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (52.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Orion College is Female and White (52.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2017)

White
46 degrees awarded
Black or African American
40 degrees awarded
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.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

White Female
44 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
40 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Orion College is white female (44 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (40 degrees).

Operations

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, a 53.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$45k

Instructional Salaries

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 $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Orion College was Instructor with 1 employees.

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.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Orion College was Female Instructor with 1 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

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