Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $29,697
    After Financial Aid
    2023 Acceptance Rate
    100%
    69 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    468
    100% Full-Time

    About

    Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia were Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (144 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 154 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia. 96.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 3.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (121 degrees), 7.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,697.

    In 2024, 82% of undergraduate students attending Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $29,697
    2024 Value
    8.96%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,697. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia grew by 8.96%.

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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

    82%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    67%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    82% of undergraduate students at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 34.4% with respect to 2023, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    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-Philadelphia received 69 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 92.5% annual growth. Out of those 69 applicants, 69 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

    There were 468 students enrolled at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in 2024.

    Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia has an overall enrollment yield of 52.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    100%
    Acceptance Rate in 2023
    69
    Accepted Out of 69

    In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia was 100% (69 admissions from 69 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 38.7%. Between 2016 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 92.5%, while admissions declined by 80.5%.

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    Enrollment

    Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia had a total enrollment of 468 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is 468 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.2% Black or African American, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.63% White, 1.5% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, and 0.214% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (70.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (10.2%) and Black or African American Male (5.38%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 468 students. The full-time enrollment at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is 468 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    94%
    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-Philadelphia was 94%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      333 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      57 enrolled students
    3. White
      17 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is 71.2% Black or African American, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.63% White, 1.5% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, and 0.214% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 142 more women than men received degrees from Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is black or african american (121 degrees awarded). There were 7.56 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (144 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (154 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-Philadelphia 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-Philadelphia in 2024 are Health (154 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-Philadelphia are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia are Health (154 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-Philadelphia 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-Philadelphia are Health (154 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    6
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    148
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia, which is 0.0405 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (148).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 0.0435 times less than the 138 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 23 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    27%
    100% Completion Time
    41%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 27% of students graduating from Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% 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
      121 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      16 degrees awarded
    3. White
      6 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is black or african american (121 degrees awarded). There were 7.56 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

    1.95% of degree recipients (3 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
      190 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      145 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      142 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is black or african american female (190 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (145 degrees).

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