Is Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia worth it?
Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (large city), part of the Prism Career Institute system. It awarded 154 certificates in 2024, most often in practical nursing and medical assistant.
Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is part of Prism Career Institute
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$45,568
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,051
Median earnings 10 years after
$32,473
Average net price
$29,960
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
154
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
468
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $49,653 | $62,197 | 650 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,992 | $34,875 | 96 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 144 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
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Sources: federal figures for Prism Career Institute-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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