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Orange Technical College

Orlando, Florida · Public technical college

LPN / LVN programsPhlebotomy classesCNA classesSurgical technologist programsMassage therapy schoolsMedical assistant programsPharmacy technician programs
79%completion rate · Florida avg 71%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$27,013median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$36,650median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$13,740annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 301 W Amelia Street, Orlando, FL 32801 · Phone: (407) 246-7060 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Dec 2025 · Other · Council on Occupational Education; Aug 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation. 4 sanction actions in the window.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Orange Technical College is a public trade school in Orlando, FL offering LPN/LVN, phlebotomy, and CNA programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Orange Technical College has a 79.2% completion rate, above the Florida average of 70.5%, and graduates earn a median of $36,650 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Orange Technical College is $13,740, federal aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 8.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Orange Technical Coll… Orange Technical Coll…: 79.2% 79.2% Florida average Florida average: 70.5% 70.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$50,450$61,770$64,710
Phlebotomists$35,560$40,230$45,820
Nursing assistants$34,350$37,510$42,310
Surgical technologists$41,270$62,440$75,170
Massage therapists$30,310$49,680$59,700
Medical assistants$35,880$43,680$46,800
Pharmacy technicians$35,760$43,590$47,570

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 41 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 41 $34,660 $36,131 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 35 $34,660 $36,131 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 20 not reported not reported not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 8 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Orange Technical College is a public trade and career training campus in Orlando, Florida. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with its dental programs also recognized by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Because it participates in Title IV, students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus awards seven program families, with the most completers in LPN / LVN programs, phlebotomy classes, and CNA classes.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 79.2%, above the Florida state average of 70.5%. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $36,650. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $13,740, and 8.2% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With 158 trade completers among 166 undergraduates, this campus centers on short, occupational healthcare-support programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, a structure that often suits adults and career changers seeking a faster path into fields like nursing support, phlebotomy, and patient care. Prospective students should verify current program length, licensing requirements, and costs directly with the school, and can review verified outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Orange Technical College offers seven program families, most notably LPN / LVN programs, phlebotomy classes, and CNA classes, along with surgical tech, massage therapy, medical assistant, and pharmacy tech programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with its dental-related offerings also accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 79.2%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (407) 246-7060 or check the College Scorecard for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $36,650, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $13,740.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state and federal funding compared with for-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly at (407) 246-7060 or visit its website for current schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review verified outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?136303.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus focuses on short, occupational healthcare-support programs such as CNA, phlebotomy, and LPN training, which is often suited to adults seeking a quicker entry into healthcare fields, though specific schedules should be confirmed with the school.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not detailed in the available data; contact the school or check its website at https://www.orangetechcollege.net/ for program-specific certification information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Orange Technical College at (407) 246-7060 or through its website, https://www.orangetechcollege.net/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?136303 allows side-by-side comparisons of similar programs.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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