Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Orange Technical College-South Campus with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Orange Technical College-South Campus
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Welding Technology/Welder $4,159$2,2701050 Contact Hours9 Months $10,695
2Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor $2,341$40320 Contact Hours2 Months $6,258
3Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician $3,232$2,327750 Contact Hours7 Months $13,584
4Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician $7,203$8401800 Contact Hours15 Months $25,492
5Network and System Administration/Administrator $4,295$1,3291050 Contact Hours9 Months $15,670
6Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $5,085$7731050 Contact Hours9 Months $16,505

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Welding Technology/Welder program which is the largest program at Orange Technical College-South Campus.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $31,299 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Orange Technical College-South Campushas increased by 1,115.97% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Orange Technical College-South Campus.
Living Costs Trends
Orange Technical College-South Campus 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$1,918$492
2022$16,791$5,119
2023$2,032$522
2024$2,032$542
2025$19,994$11,305
Living Costs Trends Chart