C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Orange Technical College

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 Orlando, Florida 32801
🌐 https://www.orangetechcollege.net/
Orange Technical College
Orange Technical College
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 66%
Outcomes
C
45/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
B+
75/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100

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

994
Total Enrollment
66%
Graduation Rate
23%
Retention Rate
2.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,826
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Orange Technical College ▼

33% 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
$346,506
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,916
1-Year Change
-4.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$36,650
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,013
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
79.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
8.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 73rd 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

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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$52,174+1%#125 of 319#107—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$43,002$47,836-15%#611 of 757#573—
Precision Metal Working—$47,407-3%#190 of 365#170—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$42,709—————
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)—$39,035-19%#214 of 226#190—
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services—$37,194+25%#9 of 199#7—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$28,220$34,990+4%#146 of 332#108—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services—$34,647+1%#325 of 637#238—
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$32,626-8%#382 of 496#321—
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management—$32,262-39%#50 of 54#49—
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions—$31,020-20%#98 of 109#93—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services—$26,468+1%#531 of 1025#428—
Culinary Arts and Related Services—$23,220-24%#63 of 68#63—
Design and Applied Arts—$18,193-50%#26 of 26#26—

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 Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $346,506
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,916/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32811 (6.5% cap, Orlando)

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🏆 Where Orange Technical College Ranks

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

#8
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
of 39 schools
#9
Surgical Technology/Technologist
of 70 schools
#14
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
of 84 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

83%
Receive Any Aid
35%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$7,826
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,385
$30,001 - $48,000$8,694
$48,001 - $75,000$9,360

Student Demographics

994
Total Students
58%
Women
9%
Traditional Age (18-24)
33%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 17%
Hispanic 30%
Black 50%
Asian 2%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 33%
With Family 67%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~324 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 9%
25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Orange Technical College?
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?
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?
The graduation rate at Orange Technical College is 66%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Orange Technical College a good school?
Orange Technical College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Orange Technical College?
Orange Technical College has a total enrollment of 994 students.
Is there rental demand near Orange Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 33% of students at Orange Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 324 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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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology