Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. earnings-to-debt ratio is tight; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 80% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is a private for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with approximately 468 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $29,960 per year. Typical graduates earn $24,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of just $24,900 ten years out, which makes the $27,173 annual net price a real financial stretch, even with the relatively modest $16,645 median debt at graduation. The open admissions policy means getting in isn't the challenge — affording it and seeing a meaningful return on that investment is. Worth considering only if a specific vocational program here aligns tightly with a clear career goal and you've compared total costs against local community college alternatives.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (468 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia
8040 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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