ITT Technical Institute-Orland Park (Closed 2016)
Tel:
(708)326-3200
- At ITT Tech we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in fields involving technology, criminal justice, and business.
School Highlights
- ITT Technical Institute-Orland Park serves 524 students (56% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.
- ITT Technical Institute-Orland Park is one of 28 community colleges within Cook County, IL.
- The nearest community college to ITT Technical Institute-Orland Park is Moraine Valley Community College (10.2 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| ITT Technical Institute-Orland Park | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 20 staff | 123 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 524 students | 3,999 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 294 students | 1,386 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 230 students | 2,613 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 6% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% |
| % Black | 47% | 14% |
| % White | 29% | 60% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.59 |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $42,800 | $31,800 |
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- ITT Technical Institute, Matteson, is one of a network of coeducational, non-denominational private postsecondary educational institutions owned and operated by ITT Educational Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation. ITT Technical Institute, Portland, Oregon was started in 1971 under the name United Electronics Institute. ITT Educational Services, Inc., purchased the school in 1978 and in April 1979, the name of the school was changed to ITT Technical Institute. The school moved to its present location in October 1988. The school offers associate of applied science degree programs of study in Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Drafting and Design and Information Technology and bachelor of science degree programs of study in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Data Communication Systems Technology, Digital Entertainment and Game Design, Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation Engineering Technology, Technical Project Management and Information Systems Security. A branch is located in Matteson, Illinois. ITT Technical Institute, Matteson, Illinois opened in June 1993, offering Electronics Engineering Technology. The school now offers associate of applied science degree programs of study in Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Drafting and Design, Information Technology-Computer Network Systems, and Information Technology-Multimedia and a bachelor of applied science degree program of study in Technical Project Management. The facility consists of approximately 27,400 square feet which includes theory classrooms and laboratories, a resource center, a student lounge and administrative offices. Ample parking is available for students, staff and visitors. Special facilities available for disabled persons include specially equipped restrooms, a pay phone and water fountain at wheelchair height, and parking spaces for disabled persons. The facility is in compliance with federal, state and local ordinances and regulations, including those relating to safety and health. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate of applied science and bachelor of applied science degrees.
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- The nearest community college to ITT Technical Institute-Orland Park is Moraine Valley Community College (10.2 miles away).
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