Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a public community college located in Orangeburg, SC. It offers 48 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,954 for South Carolina residents and $7,970 for out-of-state students at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,127) of public community colleges in South Carolina.

It has 2,012 students that are lower than the average population (2,267 students) of community colleges in South Carolina. In addition, 728 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (15 to 1) of South Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $29,400.

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Academic Overview

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,954 for South Carolina residents and $7,970 for other students on average. It offers 48 degree programs through 4 Certificate, 20 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $29,400.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	3250 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC
Phone	803-536-0311
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,954 Out-of-State$7,970
Student Population »	2,012 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	28%
Transfer-out Rate	26%
Retention Rate	68% (Full-time) 43% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,655
Students to Faculty	13:1 (7.69%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,954 for South Carolina residents and $7,970 for out-of-state students at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($11,127) over public community colleges in South Carolina.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to South Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	South Carolina Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,954	$7,970
Books & Supplies	$1,400
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,000
Average Financial Aid	$5,655
Cost of Attendance	$18,354	$20,370
After Financial Aid	$12,699	$14,715
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,400

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	South Carolina Residents	Out-of-State Students
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College	$5,954	$7,970
Public Community Colleges in South Carolina	$6,133	$11,127
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 4 Certificate, 20 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	4	20	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	93 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	47 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,012 students at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 623 male students and 1,522 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,145	640	1,505
Male Students	623	258	365
Female Students	1,522	382	1,140

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, there are 2,012 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,596 students were attending classes through distance learning (728 students are enrolled exclusively and 868 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,012
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	728
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	868
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	416

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