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Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, South Carolina

Overview of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in office and administration and family and social work.

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Selectivity

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is an open-admission school.

Student Body

The school had 2,448 enrolled students in 2005.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine83licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Medical Assistant And Technician76medical lab assistant, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech
Family And Social Work53child care management, social work, child care provider
Mechanics And Repair50automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, diesel mechanics
Computer Science And Engineering35data processing tech, computer support
Office And Administration34administrative assistant, general office occupations
Engineering Technician26electronics tech, mechanical drafting, instrumentation tech
Liberal Arts20liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Production Trades20machinist, welding
Security And Law Enforcement19criminal justice and safety
Business And Management16accounting, business
Law13legal assistant
Therapy And Counseling4physical therapist assistant
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy1occupational therapist assistant
Conservation And Resource Management0forest technology
Education And Teaching0technical teaching

Number of programs and degrees for Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree23921
Award of less than 1 academic year15816
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years534

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White39%
Black58%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
Other Races2%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1922%
20-2117%
22-2414%
25-2913%
30-349%
35-396%
40-499%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
South Carolina97%
North Carolina1%
New York1%

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time32 %

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year29$39,26251$40,136
All faculty totalacademic year29$39,26251$40,136

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Degree Programs (2005)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

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Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Apart:

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Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Female % of student body
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College % of degrees in family and social work
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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