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Orange Technical College-East Campus

Winter Park, Florida · Public technical college

Medical assistant programsElectrician schoolsDental assistant schoolsMassage therapy schoolsMedical billing & coding programsPharmacy technician programs
63%completion rate · Florida avg 71%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$31,429median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$31,858median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$15,447annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 901 W. Webster Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 · Phone: (407) 622-2900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
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-East Campus is a public trade school in Winter Park, Florida offering medical assistant, electrician, and dental assistant programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Orange Technical College-East Campus has a 62.5% completion rate, below the Florida state average of 70.5%, and graduates earn a median of $31,858 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Orange Technical College-East Campus is $15,447, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and about 5.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Orange Technical Coll… Orange Technical Coll…: 62.5% 62.5% 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)
Medical assistants$35,880$43,680$46,800
Electricians$38,190$57,250$61,900
Dental assistants$37,800$47,620$54,690
Massage therapists$30,310$49,680$59,700
Medical records specialists$36,330$45,760$59,230
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
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 48 not reported $21,781 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 2–4 years 24 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 22 not reported not reported not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 11 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 9 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 3 not reported $21,781 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-East Campus is a public trade and career-training campus located in Winter Park, Florida. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA and other federal aid to help cover costs. The campus offers six program families, with the largest enrollments in medical assistant programs, electrician training, and dental assistant programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 62.5%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5% for similar programs. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $31,858. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $15,447. About 5.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, career-focused training in fields like medical assisting, electrical work, or dental assisting rather than a traditional two- or four-year degree path. Whether the format suits adult career-changers specifically is not detailed in the available data beyond program offerings. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Orange Technical College-East Campus offers six program families, with the largest being medical assistant programs, electrician schools, and dental assistant schools.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

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

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based aid, and about 5.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 62.5%, which is below 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) 622-2900 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,858.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $15,447.

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-supported career training resources compared to for-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or visit its website for program schedules.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and check outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?138488.

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

The data does not specify fit for career changers beyond program offerings; those interested in medical assisting, electrical work, or dental assisting may want to contact the school for more details.

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

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (407) 622-2900 for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Orange Technical College-East Campus by phone at (407) 622-2900 or visit https://www.orangetechcollege.net/campuses/east_campus for application details.

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

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?138488 to compare outcomes across institutions.

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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