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The campus of Orleans Technical Institute is in Philadelphia, PA, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Orleans Technical Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in cooking and culinary arts, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
Its open admissions system makes Orleans Technical Institute an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Orleans Technical Institute maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2007, the school had 437 students enrolled (350 full-time equivalent). Orleans Technical Institute has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Orleans Technical Institute are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Orleans Technical Institute, a non-profit career school, is committed to providing: (1) quality education through a program of continuous improvement; (2) a student centered environment devoted to helping adults develop the skills they need to succeed in today's workplace; (3) employer responsive training that changes as technology and the job market change; (4) a supportive work environment where our talented and dedicated staff can develop to their fullest potential, while motivating students to succeed."
More complete details are provided below.
Orleans Technical Institute
2770 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114-1014
General Phone: (215) 728-4400
http://www.orleanstech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 314 | property management, electrician, carpentry, plumbing |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 98 | restaurant and catering management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 80 | HVAC |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Orleans Technical Institute in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 504 | 7 |
In 2007, Orleans Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 437 students (350 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 69% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Orleans Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2183000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 21 | $32,619 | 7 | $31,857 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $32,619 | 7 | $31,857 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Orleans Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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