1961
Orangeburg, SC

About Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College was founded in 1961 to educate the citizens of South Carolina in the technical and vocational fields. Today, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a public, two-year, not-for-profit institution. It operates with the mission “to provide relevant training and education in an environment that inspires success and promotes self-reliance for students, and fosters economic development for the region.”

OCTC awards associate’s degrees and select certificates, which can be earned on-campus or online. The school offers nearly 150 individual courses. OCTC online degrees include the same support services traditional, on-campus students enjoy.

Accreditation & Licensing

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Type:

2-year, Public

Highest Level Offered:

Associate's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Not applicable

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 2,897 ; Graduate: Not applicable

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: 37% ; Graduate: Not applicable

Graduation Rate:

40%

Transfer Rate:

8%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$35,761

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$10,562

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

96%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$4,302

Credit for Military Training:

Yes

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Geographic and Educational Overview

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Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is located in South Carolina

South Carolina at a Glance:

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Columbia
5,118,425
32,020 sq mi
13
23
16
$12,500.00

Top Majors in South Carolina:

Top Incentives in South Carolina:

Top Career Pathways in South Carolina:

Manufacturing Management
  • Entry Level: Production Engineer ($65,000)
  • Mid Level: Plant Manager ($95,000)
  • Senior Level: Operations Director ($140,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Engineering
  • Certifications: Six Sigma, PMP
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Online Programs offered by Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

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Art & Liberal Arts

Associate in Arts / Associate in Science (Transfer)

Computer Science & IT

Certificate in Database & Programming

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
Certificate in Security