Average

Score: 48/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

49/100 · earnings-weighted

Orion Institute

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Perrysburg, Ohio 43551

🌐 www.orion.edu/orioninstitute

Orion Institute

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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 (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 79%

Outcomes

B+

74/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

C+

61/100

Experience

18/100

Prestige

29/100

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

Total Enrollment

79%

Graduation Rate

97%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$25,847

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$21,261

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$7,885

Median debt at graduation

83.9%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

73.9%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 24th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH 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 Orion Institute

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
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	$21,252	$24,786	-16%	#164 of 199	#150	$7,885

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 Orion Institute Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $342,932
Avg rent near campus: $1,687/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 43609 (11.9% cap, Toledo)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

84%

Receive Any Aid

63%

Receive Pell Grants

68%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 45 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Orion Institute's top programs commonly pursue.

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Massage therapists

$58k/yr 168,000 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

87%

Women

27%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 40%

Hispanic 5%

Black 5%

Asian 37%

Two or More 12%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 27%

25-64 (Adult) 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Orion Institute?

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 Orion Institute?

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

What is the graduation rate at Orion Institute?

The graduation rate at Orion Institute is 79%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Orion Institute a good school?

Orion Institute has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): 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 Orion Institute?

Orion Institute has a total enrollment of 60 students.

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