Orion Technical College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Orion Technical College is a private for-profit trade school in Davenport, Iowa, enrolling about 41 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $26,439 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $15,600. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,008 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,600
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,439 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 41 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 80.65%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 47.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 60
- Room & Board: $10,956 annual estimate
Orion Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Orion Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Orion Technical College?
Orion Technical College is located in Davenport, IA (ZIP 52807).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Orion Technical College public or private?
Orion Technical College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Orion Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $15,600.
Average net price after aid: $26,439.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,117 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,170 |
| $110,001+ | $30,641 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $62,400.
How big is Orion Technical College?
Total enrollment: 41 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 60 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Orion Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 80.65%.
What do graduates of Orion Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $35,488 six years after entry; $37,008 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
39.73% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Orion Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (21 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (12 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (7 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Orion Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 80.65%; median earnings $37,008 at 10 years; net price $26,439. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$15,600
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Orion Technical College was $15,600.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,439
2024 Value
In 2024 Orion Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,439.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$105,756 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,439 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$62,400 4-Year Tuition
$10,956 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$26,556 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$106,224 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Orion Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
42.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Orion Technical College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Orion Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,625 | $11,625 | $13,742 |
| 2014 | $11,625 | $11,625 | $15,115 |
| 2015 | $12,165 | $12,165 | $15,547 |
| 2016 | $14,250 | $14,250 | $16,799 |
| 2017 | $14,250 | $14,250 | $19,915 |
| 2018 | $14,250 | $14,250 | $19,686 |
| 2019 | $14,250 | $14,250 | $19,640 |
| 2020 | $14,275 | $14,275 | $20,011 |
| 2021 | $14,475 | $14,475 | $18,852 |
| 2022 | $15,600 | $15,600 | $18,819 |
| 2023 | $15,600 | $15,600 | $20,489 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Orion Technical College reported total enrollment of about 41 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.8%), Hispanic or Latino (21.9%), and Black or African American (19.5%). About 39.73% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Orion Technical College in 2024 is 41 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 60 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 48.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
80.65% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Orion Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 90% male / 10% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 8% male / 92% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Orion Technical College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$37,008 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.67% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
249.94% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Orion Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 21 completions
2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 12 completions
3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 7 completions
4. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Orion Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Orion Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Orion Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,148
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,986
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Orion Technical College is a private for-profit institution located in Davenport, IA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 41 students. Student body composition includes White (48.8%), Hispanic or Latino (21.9%), Black or African American (19.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 80.65%. Approximately 39.73% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions
Location
Davenport, IA 52807
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 80.65% graduation rate, Orion Technical College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Orion Technical College located?
Orion Technical College is located in Davenport, IA.
How much does Orion Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $15,600 and average net price is $26,439 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,956 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Orion Technical College?
Orion Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 60 students, White (48.8%), Hispanic or Latino (21.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Orion Technical College?
About 47.5% of students at Orion Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Orion Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $35,488 six years after entry and $37,008 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Orion Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Orion Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Orion Technical College public or private?
Orion Technical College is a private for-profit institution located in Davenport, IA.
Is Orion Technical College an HBCU?
No. Orion Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Orion Technical College a tribal college?
No. Orion Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Orion Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Orion Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.9%).
Is Orion Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Orion Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Iowa college costs
- Iowa colleges by ROI
- Iowa trade schools profile
- Davenport, Iowa city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Iowa
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.