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Orion Technical College
Davenport, Iowa · Private for-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 3940 Elmore Ave, Davenport, IA 52807 · Phone: (563) 674-6633 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Orion Technical College is a private for-profit trade school in Davenport, Iowa offering medical assistant, massage therapy, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by ACCSC.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Orion Technical College carry a median debt of $9,500 and earn a median of $37,008 ten years after entry; how completion compares to the state average of 63.6% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Orion Technical College; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 39.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $36,730 | $45,480 | $48,030 |
| Massage therapists | $37,560 | $57,710 | $76,090 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,910 | $50,640 | $61,920 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Iowa (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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $27,504 | $24,808 | $9,500 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | $26,976 | $28,816 | $9,500 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | 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.
About this school
Orion Technical College is a private for-profit trade school in Davenport, Iowa, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by students who qualify. The campus awards programs primarily in medical assisting, massage therapy, and medical billing and coding, with medical assistant programs and massage therapy schools each accounting for six credentials and medical billing & coding accounting for three.
Federal data show a state average completion rate of 63.6% for comparable programs, though how this campus's own completion rate compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $37,008. About 39.7% of students received Pell Grants, pointing to a substantial share of lower-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With an undergraduate enrollment of 41 and 15 recent trade completers, this is a small campus in a midsize city setting. The program mix of shorter medical-assisting, billing, and massage-therapy tracks may suit students seeking to enter allied-health or bodywork fields relatively quickly, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Orion Technical College offers medical assistant programs, massage therapy schools, and medical billing & coding programs, totaling four program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), and its status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used by qualifying students.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data; the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 63.6%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $37,008.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Orion Technical College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (563) 674-6633 or visit its website for current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with ACCSC and review federal outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?153427.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program mix in medical assisting, massage therapy, and billing/coding suggests allied-health and bodywork tracks that may appeal to career changers, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Orion Technical College at (563) 674-6633 or through its website, https://orion.edu/iowa.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to look up other institutions in the area for comparison.
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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.