Median Earnings (1yr)
$67,406
95th percentile (40th in SC)
Est. Median Debt
$12,063
Est. from national median (24 programs)
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College graduates earn $67k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all electrical engineering technologies/technicians associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College$67,406$79,181$12,063*
Greenville Technical College$69,797*
National Median$54,852$14,710*0.27
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Programs in South Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Greenville Technical College
Greenville
$5,639$69,797

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 23 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.