Average

Score: 51/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

65/100 · earnings-weighted

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

2-Year Public

📍 Orangeburg, South Carolina 29118

🌐 www.octech.edu/

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College — tuition $5,784 in-state, $7,800 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

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: 40%

Outcomes

52/100

Affordability

83/100

Resources

C+

62/100

Experience

25/100

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

2,146

Total Enrollment

40%

Graduation Rate

67%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$6,609

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College ▼

44% 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

$234,079

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,399

1-Year Change

+3.2%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$35,761

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$31,617

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$10,562

Median debt at graduation

32.3%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

45.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 75th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). 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 Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Median pay of associate's degree 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
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	$67,406	$91,138	+34%	#5 of 59	#5	—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$72,237	$78,161	-3%	#559 of 962	#325	$12,135
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$55,857	$63,050	-4%	#316 of 560	#212	—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$54,031	+7%	#17 of 41	#14	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	—	$35,071	-21%	#874 of 947	#770	$10,000

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 Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $234,079
Avg rent near campus: $1,399/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29112 (6.5% cap, North)

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🏆 Where Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Ranks

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

#23

Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

of 23 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,784	$7,800

Financial Aid

96%

Receive Any Aid

64%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$6,609

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$5,606
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,010
$48,001 - $75,000	$6,659
$75,001 - $110,000	$9,771
$110,001+	$8,836

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Nursing assistants

$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

First-line supervisors of police and detectives

$106k/yr 160,800 jobs

First-line supervisors of correctional officers

$76k/yr 57,100 jobs

Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary

$71k/yr 16,200 jobs

Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other

$60k/yr 83,200 jobs

Student Demographics

2,146

Total Students

70%

Women

41%

Traditional Age (18-24)

44%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 32%

Hispanic 4%

Black 59%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 44%

With Family 56%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~949 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 8%

Hybrid (Some Online) 33%

Fully Online 59%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%

25-64 (Adult) 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Orangeburg Calhoun 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 Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College?

Tuition at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is $5,784 for in-state students and $7,800 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,609.

What is the graduation rate at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College?

The graduation rate at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is 40%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College a good school?

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (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 (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College?

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College has a total enrollment of 2,146 students.

Is there rental demand near Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College?

Yes! Approximately 44% of students at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 949 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Orangeburg area.

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