Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $29,528
    After Financial Aid
    2016 Acceptance Rate
    72%
    82 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    235
    100% Full-Time

    About

    Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City is a higher education institution located in Atlantic County, NJ. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City were Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (119 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 136 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City. 89.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (76 degrees), 2.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,528.

    In 2024, 74% of undergraduate students attending Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $29,528
    2024 Value
    3.82%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,528. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City grew by 3.82%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    74%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    63%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    74% of undergraduate students at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 13.8% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City received 82 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 15.5% annual growth. Out of those 82 applicants, 59 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72% acceptance rate.

    There were 235 students enrolled at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City in 2024.

    Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City has an overall enrollment yield of 69.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    72%
    Acceptance Rate in 2016
    59
    Accepted Out of 82

    In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City was 72% (59 admissions from 82 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 56.7%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants declined by 15.5%, while admissions grew by 7.27%.

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    Enrollment

    Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City had a total enrollment of 235 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City is 235 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.3% Black or African American, 23% Hispanic or Latino, 8.09% White, 2.55% Asian, and 0.851% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.4%) and White Female (8.07%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 235 students. The full-time enrollment at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City is 235 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    89%
    2024 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 Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City was 89%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      97 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      54 enrolled students
    3. White
      19 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City is 41.3% Black or African American, 23% Hispanic or Latino, 8.09% White, 2.55% Asian, and 0.851% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 108 more women than men received degrees from Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City is black or african american (76 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City is Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (119 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (136 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 Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City in 2024 are Health (136 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City are Health (136 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City are Health (136 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    14
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    122
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City, which is 0.115 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (122).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 0.102 times less than the 108 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 9.82 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    23%
    100% Completion Time
    42%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 23% of students graduating from Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      76 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      35 degrees awarded
    3. White
      13 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City is black or african american (76 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

    4.41% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      74 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      69 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      63 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City is black or african american female (74 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (69 degrees).

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