Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City
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. 73% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City is a private for-profit institution located in West Atlantic City, New Jersey with approximately 235 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $29,653 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $24,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students who are focused on a specific vocational or career-training path and need a smaller, more hands-on environment than a traditional college offers — but the numbers here deserve a serious, honest look before you commit. The average net price of $29,653 per year is quite high for a for-profit institution of this size, and with median earnings of just $24,900 a decade after enrollment, many graduates are not seeing strong financial returns on that investment. A 52% graduation rate also means roughly half of students who start here don't finish, which is a real risk worth weighing carefully — not a reason to automatically walk away, but a reason to ask hard questions about advising, student support, and what distinguishes students who complete from those who don't. On the positive side, the median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $17,200, which suggests those who do finish aren't leaving buried in loans. My honest recommendation: before applying, visit in person, talk to current students and recent graduates, and make sure the specific program you want leads to licensing or employment in your area — because the overall financial picture here is tight enough that the program quality and local job market will make or break your outcome.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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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 (235 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City
8025 Black Horse Pike Bayport One Suite 250
West Atlantic City, NJ 08232
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City cost?
The average net price at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City is about $29,653 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City?
Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City has a graduation rate of 52%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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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