Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia

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2021 Average Net Price

$26,243

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.05%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

402

100% Full-Time

About

Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2021, 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 2021, 144 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia. 95.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 4.86% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (108 degrees), 6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (18 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,243.

In 2021, 53% of undergraduate students attending Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$26,243

2021 Value

0.444%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,243. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia grew by 0.444%.

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

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 23.2% with respect to 2020, when 69% 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.

4.05%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia was 4.05%, which represents 22 out of the 543 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.

Enrollment

Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia had a total enrollment of 402 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is 402 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 74.4% Black or African American, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.46% White, 1.99% Asian, and 1.74% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (70.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12.4%) and White Female (7.71%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 402 students. The full-time enrollment at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is 402 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

63%

2021 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 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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 (2021)

Black or African American
299 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
50 enrolled students
White
34 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is 74.4% Black or African American, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.46% White, 1.99% Asian, and 1.74% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 130 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 (108 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (18 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 2021, 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 (144 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 (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in 2021 are Health (144 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia are Health (144 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia are Health (144 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (2021)

144 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 144 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 2021

137

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia, which is 0.0511 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (137).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 0.0511 times less than the 137 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 137 degrees were awarded to men at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 19.6 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 36% 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, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% 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 (2021)

Black or African American
108 degrees awarded
White
18 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is black or african american (108 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (18 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
102 degrees awarded
White Female
17 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is black or african american female (102 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (17 degrees).