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Orleans Technical College

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · private nonprofit · mainly awards certificates · 340 students · HVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingMedical AssistingCarpentry

Avg net price / yr
$20,113
cheaper than 21% of comparable schools
Completion rate
82.2%
Median debt at completion
$7,521
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$38,668
earns ~$1,922.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Orleans Technical College is a private nonprofit school in Philadelphia, PA that mainly awards certificates. It serves students seeking specific trade skills or legal support training. The school reports a median student debt of $7,521 upon completion.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $20,113, which is significant for a small institution with 340 students. An 82.2% completion rate suggests a solid track record for finishing training. Ten years after entry, median earnings are reported at $38,668, though this varies by specific program.

Net price is 29% above the Pennsylvania median ($15,576) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 4% above the national median ($37,234) for comparable schools.

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50.8% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for HVAC programs in Pennsylvania.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificate$36,344
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificate$33,192
Carpentersundergraduate certificate$25,967
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificate$24,615
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degree$29,685
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificate$24,532
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?
Orleans Technical College is a private nonprofit school.
How many students receive Pell Grants?
50.8% of students received Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and what credentials do they award?
Programs include Legal Support Services (associate degree), Carpenters, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Building/Construction Finishing/Management/Inspection, Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, and HVAC maintenance (all undergraduate certificates), plus Health and Medical Administrative Services and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
What do graduates of the HVAC program typically earn two years after completion?
Median earnings for Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician graduates are $36,344 two years after completion.
How many students typically finish their training?
The school has a completion rate of 82.2%.

Other options in Pennsylvania

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
All-State Career SchoolEssington$18,20561.7%$38,495
Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh$13,97025.3%$39,449
Butler County Community CollegeButler$6,23330.2%$38,891
Delaware County Community CollegeMedia$6,57618.3%$45,391
Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg$14,47121.3%$42,007
Johnson CollegeScranton$19,95457.3%$55,194
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 214528. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.