C+

Above Average

Score: 59/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

59/100 · earnings-weighted

Orange Technical College-South Campus

2-Year Public

📍 Orlando, Florida 32809

🌐 www.orangetechcollege.net/

Outcomes

C+

59/100

Affordability

87/100

Resources

C+

62/100

Experience

C+

57/100

Prestige

27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,743

Total Enrollment

47%

Graduation Rate

78%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$2,786

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Orange Technical College-South Campus ▼

96% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$313,023

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,810

1-Year Change

+1.3%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Orange Technical College-South Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$33,350

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$32,968

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

34.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

8.7%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 60th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Orange Technical College-South Campus

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Precision Metal Working	$39,539	—	—	—	—	—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$38,454	—	—	—	—	—
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	$35,198	—	—	—	—	—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	$34,860	—	—	—	—	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Orange Technical College-South Campus Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $313,023
Avg rent near campus: $1,810/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32811 (6.5% cap, Orlando)

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🏆 Where Orange Technical College-South Campus Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

of 98 schools

#12

Child Care and Support Services Management

of 42 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

98%

Receive Any Aid

60%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$2,786

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Culinary Arts/Chef Training 82 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 57 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 35 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 30 grads/yr Electrician 28 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 26 grads/yr Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 22 grads/yr Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 20 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 18 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 13 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 10 grads/yr Photography 9 grads/yr Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 9 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 9 grads/yr Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 8 grads/yr Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 7 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 7 grads/yr CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Orange Technical College-South Campus's top programs commonly pursue.

Chefs and head cooks

$61k/yr 197,300 jobs

Cooks, private household

$45k/yr 34,200 jobs

First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

$42k/yr 1,215,000 jobs

Cooks, restaurant

$37k/yr 1,460,200 jobs

Cooks, all other

$36k/yr 24,000 jobs

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs

Bus drivers, transit and intercity

$57k/yr 158,800 jobs

Student Demographics

2,743

Total Students

24%

Women

30%

Traditional Age (18-24)

96%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 28%

Hispanic 48%

Black 19%

Asian 4%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 96%

With Family 4%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,625 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 30%

25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Orange Technical College-South Campus?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Orange Technical College-South Campus?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Orange Technical College-South Campus?

The graduation rate at Orange Technical College-South Campus is 47%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Orange Technical College-South Campus a good school?

Orange Technical College-South Campus has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Orange Technical College-South Campus?

Orange Technical College-South Campus has a total enrollment of 2,743 students.

Is there rental demand near Orange Technical College-South Campus?

Yes! Approximately 96% of students at Orange Technical College-South Campus live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,625 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Orlando area.

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