Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,539 students.
About This School
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a public institution located in Orangeburg, South Carolina with approximately 1,539 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,186 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable way to gain a technical skill or credential without taking on serious debt — at just $6,119/year in net cost and a median graduation debt of only $7,000, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $29,400 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone to employment in a specific trade or as a transfer pathway, not as a four-year degree alternative. If you have a clear career target in mind — healthcare support, manufacturing technology, or a similar field — the low cost makes this a smart, practical choice.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,539 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
3250 Saint Matthews Rd
Orangeburg, SC 29118-8299
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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