There’s no better way to learn than by doing. Our hands-on approach puts our students’ knowledge to work. Practice your skills in our state-of-the-art simulation lab or 29-bed skills lab. You’ll graduate prepared to give your patients the very best care.
Select below to see the classes you will take. If you’re already an LPN, our ADN Flex option is designed for you.
These programs have special admissions requirements. Read the information below and get started today!
Paying for college is not as hard as you may think. Many of our students attend for little to no tuition cost.
Associate Degree Nursing
$2,652 per semester
LPN to ADN/Flex
$4,420 per semester
The cost of books, supplies, and fees may vary. Please see the appropriate Special Admissions Overview for more information.
*Based on 2021-22 full-time / in-county tuition
Susan Chavis
Nursing Program Coordinator
Accreditation
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. Next Reaffirmation Spring 2027.
ADN Student Outcomes
| Academic Year | First Time RN Board Pass Rate | Program Completion Rate | SBTCE Job Placement Rate (includes students pursuing higher education) | ACEN Job Placement Rates (excludes students pursuing higher education) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 95.83% | 28% | 100% | 60.53% |
| 2018-19 | 93.33% | 43.28% | 98.36% | 96.72% |
| 2019-20 | 100% | 71.25% | 100% | 98.04% |
| 2020-21 | 92.86% | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 2021-22 | 80.70% | TBA | TBA (reported in 2022-23) | TBA |
Flex ADN Student Outcomes
| First Time RN Board Pass Rate | Program Completions Rate | SBTCE Job Placement Rate (includes students pursuing higher education, All ADN grads) | ACEN Job Placement Rate (excludes students pursuing higher education, All ADN grads) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | ||||
| FLEX | 77.78% | 100% | 100% | 60.53% |
| Transition | 100% | 60% | 100% | 60.53% |
| 2018-19 | ||||
| FLEX | 100% | 70% | 100% | 96.72% |
| Transition | 73.33% | 77.78% | 100% | 96.72% |
| 2019-20 | ||||
| FLEX | 100% | 92.31% | 100% | 98.04% |
| Transition | 75% | 83.33% | 100% | 98.04% |
| 2020-21 | ||||
| FLEX | 91.67% | TBA (reported in 21-22) | TBA | TBA |
| Transition | 66.67% | TBA (reported in 21-22) | TBA | TBA |
| 2021-22 | ||||
| FLEX | 100% | TBA (reported in 22-23) | TBA | TBA |
| Transition | 66.67% | TBA (reported in 22-23) | TBA | TBA |
To review accreditation status, please visit the OCtech Program Accreditation/Approval page.