Nursing at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is located in Orangeburg, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 97 nursing graduations were recorded at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Many students take online classes at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. Among 2,106 students, 1,189 (56%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 631 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #12 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #20 of 30 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #159 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #328 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #404 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1354 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Graduates of Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,066 |
| 2 years | $58,943 |
| 3 years | $52,346 |
| 4 years | $61,528 |
| 5 years | $67,582 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College earn a median of $61,528, compared with $42,820 for all Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College stands at $19,900.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College are 92% women (89) and 8% men (8).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Among the 97 associate’s nursing graduates at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, 92% were women (89) and 8% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 49 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
The Nursing program at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 97 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.