Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Orangeburg, SC. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $7,970 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,012 and it offers 26 programs(5 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is $7,970 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
97% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,655 (exclude student loans).
OCtech 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$7,970
Average Financial Amount$5,655

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College offers 26 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 718 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate220394
2 Years Certificate4075
Total260718

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 394 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 75 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 249 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 2 completers-
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture2-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 27 completers-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician19-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications6-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)2-
Engineering Technology [+] 23 completers-
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)2-
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)4-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD17-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 186 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies186-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 12 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies12-
Construction Trades [+] 1 completers-
Electrician1-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 completers-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1-
Precision Production Trades [+] 11 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder11-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 28 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor28-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 102 completers-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant1-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)4-
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician0-
Mammography Technician/Technology6-
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician9-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide81-
Business [+] 1 completers-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1-
Accounting0-
Total394
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 74 completers-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant6-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training68-
Business [+] 0 completers-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services0-
Total75
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 17 completers-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician17-
Engineering Technology [+] 32 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician21-
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)7-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician4-
Work and Family Studies [+] 9 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management9-
Legal Studies [+] 2 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal2-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 27 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies27-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 15 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)15-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 11 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies11-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 15 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician8-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician7-
Precision Production Trades [+] 4 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist4-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 95 completers-
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant6-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist11-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist0-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse78-
Business [+] 22 completers-
Business/Commerce20-
Accounting0-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science2-
Total249

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 2,012 students are attending at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. There are 66 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 68 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 160 (full-time) and 111 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is 28% and transfer-out rate is 26%. The retention rate is 68% at the school.
OCtech 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population2,012
Graduation Rate28%
Number of Faculty134
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1

Student Population at OCtech

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 2,145 students enrolled into Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. By gender, 623 male and 1,522 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College.
Student Population By Gender
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,1456231,522
Full-time640258382
Part-tme1,5053651,140
There are 808 White (37.67%), 1,191 Black/African American (55.52%), 65 Hispanic (3.03%), 23 Asian (1.07%), and 122 students with other races attending Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,1456231,522
American Indian/Native American615
Asian23617
Black/African American1,191298893
Hispanic652540
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White808275533
Two More381028
Un-Known1385
Non-resident Alien000
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
892 students (41.59% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 907 students (42.28% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Number of Students
Total2,145
Enrolled Online Exclusively892
Enrolled Some Online Courses907
Not in Online Courses346
By age range, at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, 517 students are aged 20 to 24 (24.10% of total students), 951 students are aged below 20 (44.34%), 57 students are aged above 50 (4.76%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,1456231,522
Under 18563205358
Age 18-19388167221
Age 20-2128499185
Age 22-2423357176
Age 25-2920534171
Age 30-3417121150
Age 35-391051194
Age 40-4913921118
Age 50-6451645
Over 64624

Directory and Accreditation Information

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1970 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College.
3250 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC
803-536-0311

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