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Orlando Tech is located in Orlando, Florida. It was established in 1933 as the Orange County Vocational School, but came to be known by its current name in 1981. It is spread over a 135,000 square-foot, five-story building. Orlando Tech offers academic programs like Adult Basic Education, Adult English Literacy, General Education Diploma and Vocational Preparatory Instruction. Subject areas include business, arts and technology, education, medical administrative assistance, culinary arts, consumer science, and healthcare.
The college offers financial aid to deserving students in the form of Florida Work Experience Program, Florida Bright Future scholarships, and the Student Financial Assistant Fund. Florida Veterans Education Benefits are also available.
Students attend Orlando Tech in Orlando, FL, a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Orlando Tech degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in real estate and construction management and family and social work.
Applicants to Orlando Tech appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 1,079 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). Orlando Tech has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To lead our students to success through relevant technical and academic education"
More complete details are provided below.
Orlando Tech
301 W Amelia Street
Orlando, FL 32801-1197
General Phone: (407) 317-3431
http://www.orlandotech.ocps.net
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family and Social Work | 223 | child care provider, child care management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 149 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, home health aide |
| Medical Support and Technology | 77 | medical lab assistant, dental assistant, radiation therapist, surgical tech |
| Medical Administration | 63 | health unit coordinator, medical secretary |
| Media | 29 | radio and TV tech, digital communications |
| Business and Management | 25 | accounting technology, management information systems |
| Construction Trades | 23 | apparel and textile courses |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 9 | institutional food workers |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | web design |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Orlando Tech in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 356 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 250 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, Orlando Tech had a total enrollment of 1,079 students (694 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 35% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 66% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orlando, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Orlando Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2513200)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Orlando Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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