Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia

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2023 Average Net Price

$27,256

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

100%

69 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

406

100% Full-Time

About

Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia were Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (149 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 166 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia. 95.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 4.22% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (119 degrees), 5.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 617 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,256.

In 2023, 61% of undergraduate students attending Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$27,256

2023 Value

4.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,256. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia grew by 4.19%.

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

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 617 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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 406 students enrolled at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in 2023.

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

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%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia had a total enrollment of 406 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is 406 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 81.8% Black or African American, 9.36% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% White, 1.97% Asian, and 1.48% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (75%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (9.26%) and Black or African American Male (6.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 406 students. The full-time enrollment at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is 406 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 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 73%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
332 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
38 enrolled students
White
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is 81.8% Black or African American, 9.36% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% White, 1.97% Asian, and 1.48% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 152 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 (119 degrees awarded). There were 5.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (149 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 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 (166 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 (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in 2023 are Health (166 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia are Health (166 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia are Health (166 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia.

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants

Most Common (2023)

149 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 149 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

159

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia, which is 0.044 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (159).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 0.042 times less than the 143 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 23.8 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% 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 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
119 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
White
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is black or african american (119 degrees awarded). There were 5.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

1.81% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
112 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
23 degrees awarded
White Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is black or african american female (112 degrees awarded). There were 4.87 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (23 degrees).

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