Is Community College of Philadelphia worth it?
Community College of Philadelphia is a public, two-year institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (large city). It awarded 1,740 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in health services, liberal arts and sciences and business.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,314
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,788
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,852
Average net price
$11,911
Completion rate
24%
Completions (2024)
1,740
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
11,948
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $32,697 | $47,477 | 194 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $35,122 | $54,793 | 116 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | $31,447 | $52,373 | 93 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $63,953 | $96,246 | 60 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $34,224 | $46,155 | 59 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | $28,805 | $42,541 | 48 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | $21,223 | $46,191 | 36 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | $28,034 | $41,375 | 34 |
| Human Services, General | Associate | $24,893 | $47,362 | 30 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $59,791 | $85,033 | 28 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | $24,794 | $39,860 | 27 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate | $74,011 | $75,304 | 26 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $34,849 | $69,667 | 22 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | 331 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 192 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 179 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 135 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | 112 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 75 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | Associate | 57 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Associate | 46 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Associate | 33 |
| Human Services, General | Associate | 33 |
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Sources: federal figures for Community College of Philadelphia. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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