Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia
Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Philadelphia, PA. It offers 2 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (4/15/1988 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) and the 2024 tuition and fees is $28,283. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) programs ($17,783). The length of the program is 1,560 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 15 months.
The following table shows the 2 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia.
Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
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1 | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | $28,283 | $2,493 | 1,560 Hours | 15 Months | $17,783 |
2 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $13,000 | $765 | 720 Hours | 6 Months | $16,239 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 393 students attended Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 14 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 22 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 35 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 32 (full-time) and 26 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is 41% and the retention rate is 71% at the school.
Student Population | 393 |
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Graduation Rate | 41% |
Number of Faculty | 36 |
Student to Faculty Ratio | 35 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is $28,283
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
61% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,530 (exclude student loans).
Tuition & Fees | $28,283 |
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Books & Supplies | $2,493 |
Off-Campus Room & Board | $22,905 |
Off-Campus Expenses | $12,630 |
Average Financial Amount | $4,530 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia offers 2 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 138 students have completed their career programs.
Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
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Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 138 |
Total | 2 | 0 | 138 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 138 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 138 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
Total | 0 |
Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
---|---|---|
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 138 completers |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | ✕ | 138 |
Total | 138 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 393 students have enrolled into Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia. By gender, 29 male and 364 female students are attending the school.
There are 21 White (5.34%), 315 Black/African American (80.15%), 39 Hispanic (9.92%), 9 Asian (2.29%), and 48 students with other races.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 393 | 29 | 364 |
American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Asian | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Black/African American | 315 | 25 | 290 |
Hispanic | 39 | 1 | 38 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
White | 21 | 2 | 19 |
Two More | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Un-Known | 5 | 1 | 4 |
Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 8040 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
- 215-331-4600
- School Website
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