by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at OCtech. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #11 out of 17 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, OCtech among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #1,534 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,534 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in South Carolina | 23 of 32 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 412 of 550 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at OCtech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 97 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College conferred 97 associate’s degrees in nursing.
OCtech holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in South Carolina | 11 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 240 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 775 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,544 | $8,184 |
| Fees | $170 | $170 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 8% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at OCtech are Black or African American. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
OCtech awarded 97 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (51%).
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