Orleans Technical College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 340 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,941 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,628 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,757 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,196 |
| $110k and up | $26,587 |
| All families (average) | $20,113 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,529 | +$20,031 | clears the bar | $7,521 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,716 | +$15,218 | clears the bar | $7,521 | 0.5 yrs |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,028 | +$11,530 | clears the bar | $7,521 | 0.7 yrs |
| Carpenters | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,136 | -$4,362 | falls short | $7,521 | n/a |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,813 | +$15,315 | clears the bar | $7,521 | 0.5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 51% of students receive Pell grants · 90% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.