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Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1700 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 · Phone: (215) 751-8000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Community College of Philadelphia is a public trade and career school in Philadelphia, PA offering dental hygiene, radiology, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Community College of Philadelphia has a 24.4% completion rate, below the Pennsylvania average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $10,750 and median earnings of $40,852 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Community College of Philadelphia; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental hygienists | $63,130 | $80,610 | $99,950 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,430 | $76,050 | $82,080 |
| Medical assistants | $36,810 | $43,920 | $46,490 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $35,600 | $49,800 | $62,780 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $39,040 | $63,860 | $81,790 |
| Construction laborers | $37,480 | $49,400 | $61,810 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 19 | $51,336 | $59,937 | $11,459 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 19 | $49,132 | $51,273 | $14,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | $33,993 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 9 | $29,199 | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | $28,960 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Community College of Philadelphia is a public college located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with specialized program accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards the most credentials in dental hygiene programs, radiology and sonography programs, and medical assistant programs, alongside other trade offerings such as medical billing/coding, auto mechanic training, culinary arts, and construction trades.
Among students tracked by federal data, the completion rate is 24.4%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,750. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $40,852. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
With 106 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 11,948, this large urban campus offers a mix of short certificate and associate-degree pathways in healthcare, technical, and skilled trades fields. The presence of specialized accreditation in dental hygiene, radiologic technology, and nursing-related fields suggests structured, credential-focused training that may appeal to adults pursuing a career change, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Community College of Philadelphia's top trade programs are dental hygiene, radiology and sonography, and medical assistant programs, with additional offerings in medical billing/coding, auto mechanics, culinary arts, and construction trades. In total the campus reports 10 program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. It holds institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, plus specialized accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 24.4%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,750, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,852, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (215) 751-8000 or visit https://www.ccp.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which often means lower tuition for in-state residents compared to private for-profit institutions, though specific cost figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to ask about specific program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?215239, or by contacting the accrediting bodies listed for this school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both certificate and associate-level trade programs in healthcare and technical fields, which may suit adults changing careers, though specific schedule and format details are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by field and are not detailed in this data; contact the school at (215) 751-8000 for program-specific licensure information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Community College of Philadelphia at (215) 751-8000 or visit https://www.ccp.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?215239 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.