Orleans Technical College

https://www.orleanstech.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$23,897

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.98%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

67.6%

105 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

215

80% Full-Time

About

Orleans Technical College is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2019, the most popular < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Orleans Technical College were HVAC Maintenance (91 degrees awarded), Building & Property Maintenance (86 degrees), and Electrician (79 degrees).

In 2021, 230 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Orleans Technical College. 6.09% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 93.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (84 degrees), 1.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (53 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,897.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending Orleans Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$23,897

2021 Value

16.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Orleans Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,897. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Orleans Technical College grew by 16.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Orleans 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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Orleans Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.47% with respect to 2020, when 81% 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.

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.

1.98%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Orleans Technical College was 1.98%, which represents 5 out of the 253 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.

Admissions

Orleans Technical College received 105 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.943% annual growth. Out of those 105 applicants, 71 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.6% acceptance rate.

There were 215 students enrolled at Orleans Technical College in 2021.

Orleans Technical College has an overall enrollment yield of 52.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 105

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Orleans Technical College was 67.6% (71 admissions from 105 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 62.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.943%, while admissions grew by 7.58%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Orleans Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Orleans Technical College had a total enrollment of 215 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Orleans Technical College is 172 students and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 80% of students enrolled at Orleans Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Orleans Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.8% Black or African American, 25.1% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 2.33% Asian, 1.86% Two or More Races, 0.465% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.465% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Orleans Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (34.3%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Orleans Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 215 students. The full-time enrollment at Orleans Technical College is 172 and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 80% of students enrolled at Orleans Technical 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 Orleans Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2019 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 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Orleans Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
77 enrolled students
White
54 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Orleans Technical College is 35.8% Black or African American, 25.1% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 2.33% Asian, 1.86% Two or More Races, 0.465% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.465% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 2021, 202 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 (84 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (53 degrees).

The most common < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Orleans Technical College is HVAC Maintenance (91 degrees awarded), followed by Building & Property Maintenance (86 degrees) and Electrician (79 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (160 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (70 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Construction managers

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 Construction managers (34,046 people), Other managers (9,988 people), Cost estimators (5,655 people), Civil engineers (5,362 people), and Chief executives & legislators (4,538 people).

The most specialized majors at Orleans Technical College in 2021 are Construction (160 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (70 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

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 Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, Medical & health services managers, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Sales managers

The most specialized majors at Orleans Technical College are Construction (160 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (70 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

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 Construction (68,609 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (4,140 people), Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers (2,176 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,995 people), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution (1,910 people).

The most specialized majors at Orleans Technical College are Construction (160 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (70 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2019)

HVAC Maintenance
91 degree-majors awarded
Building & Property Maintenance
86 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
79 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common < 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Orleans Technical College was HVAC Maintenance with 91 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

216

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 216 degrees were awarded to men at Orleans Technical College, which is 15.4 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (14).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Orleans Technical College in Electrician, which is 35 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Orleans Technical College in Building & Property Maintenance, which is 0.224 times less than the 49 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

84%

100% Completion Time

85%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 84% of students graduating from Orleans Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 85% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 85% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Orleans Technical College is Male and Asian (100% 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 (2021)

Black or African American
84 degrees awarded
White
53 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Orleans Technical College is black or african american (84 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (53 degrees).

21.3% of degree recipients (49 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
75 degrees awarded
White Male
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Orleans Technical College is black or african american male (75 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (52 degrees).

Operations

Orleans Technical College employs 10 No academic ranks. Most academics at Orleans Technical College are Male No academic rank (9), and Female No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orleans Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 15 employees, Management, with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.2M

2021 Salaries

2.01%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Orleans Technical College paid a median of $2.2M in salaries, a 2.01% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$440k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Orleans Technical College paid a total of $440k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Orleans Technical College was No academic rank with 10 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orleans Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees, Management with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2019)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Orleans Technical College was Male No academic rank with 9 employees, and Female No academic rank with 1 employees.

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