Orion Institute

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2019 Student Loan

7.14%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

6.67% Full-Time

About

Orion Institute is a higher education institution located in Wood County, OH. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Orion Institute were Medical Assistant (5 degrees awarded) and Massage Therapy (4 degrees).

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Orion Institute. 83.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (39 degrees), 3.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

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Costs

In 2021, 72% of undergraduate students attending Orion Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Orion Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Orion Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.86% with respect to 2020, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Orion Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.14%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Orion Institute was 7.14%, which represents 3 out of the 42 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Orion Institute had a total enrollment of 90 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Orion Institute is 6 students and the part-time enrollment is 84. This means that 6.67% of students enrolled at Orion Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Orion Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.6% White, 36.7% Black or African American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, and 5.56% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Orion Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (66.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (33.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

6.67%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Orion Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90 students. The full-time enrollment at Orion Institute is 6 and the part-time enrollment is 84.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Orion Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

40%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Orion Institute was 40%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Orion Institute had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Orion Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
41 enrolled students
Black or African American
33 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
9 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Orion Institute is 45.6% White, 36.7% Black or African American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, and 5.56% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 38 more women than men received degrees from Orion Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Orion Institute is white (39 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Orion Institute is Medical Assistant (5 degrees awarded), followed by Massage Therapy (4 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Orion Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (56 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orion Institute are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Orion Institute in 2021 are Health (56 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orion Institute are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Orion Institute are Health (56 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orion Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Orion Institute are Health (56 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Orion Institute.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
5 degree-majors awarded
Massage Therapy
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Orion Institute was Medical Assistant with 5 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Orion Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Orion Institute, which is 0.191 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (47).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Orion Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Orion Institute in Massage Therapy, which is 0.186 times less than the 43 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Orion Institute in Massage Therapy, which is 5.38 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
39 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Orion Institute is white (39 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
33 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
9 degrees awarded
White Male
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Orion Institute is white female (33 degrees awarded). There were 3.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (9 degrees).