Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and family and social work.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is an open-admission school.
The school had 2,448 enrolled students in 2005.
More complete details are provided below.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
3250 Saint Matthews Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118-8299
General Phone: (803) 536-0311
Admissions Phone: (803) 535-1218
Financial Aid Phone: (803) 535-1249
http://www.octech.edu
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 83 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 76 | medical lab assistant, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 53 | child care management, social work, child care provider |
| Mechanics And Repair | 50 | automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, diesel mechanics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 35 | data processing tech, computer support |
| Office And Administration | 34 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Engineering Technician | 26 | electronics tech, mechanical drafting, instrumentation tech |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Production Trades | 20 | machinist, welding |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety |
| Business And Management | 16 | accounting, business |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | physical therapist assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | forest technology |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 239 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 158 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 4 |
In 2005, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,448 students (1,699 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 58% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 97% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orangeburg, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (803) 535-1218
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,288 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,464 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 681500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (803) 535-1249
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 29 | $39,262 | 51 | $40,136 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $39,262 | 51 | $40,136 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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