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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Phone: (215) 895-2000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Drexel University is a private non-profit school in Philadelphia, PA offering medical assistant and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and other field-specific bodies.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Drexel University is $25,325 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $84,648; the campus completion rate versus the state average of 66.2% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Drexel University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 26.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $36,810 | $43,920 | $46,490 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
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 and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | 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
Drexel University is a private non-profit university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and it holds numerous programmatic accreditations, including from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, among many field-specific accreditors listed for its professional schools. Within its trade-relevant offerings, Drexel awards credentials most often in medical assistant programs (14 completions) and medical billing & coding programs (8 completions), for a total of 22 trade-program completers reported.
Federal data shows some but not all outcome figures for this campus. The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average is not reported, though the state average completion rate is 66.2%. Median debt for graduates is $25,325, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $84,648. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 26.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating some share of low-income student enrollment.
Given the limited number of trade-program completions relative to Drexel's overall undergraduate enrollment of 13,233, these medical assistant and billing/coding pathways appear to be a small part of a much larger university. Whether these are short-term certificate programs or embedded within longer degree tracks is not specified in this data, so prospective students—including career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm program length and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome data independently, consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Drexel University's trade-relevant offerings include medical assistant programs (14 completions) and medical billing & coding programs (8 completions), totaling 22 completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Drexel University is accredited. It holds institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with numerous program-specific accreditations across its professional schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Drexel University participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate is 66.2%, provided for context only.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates of this campus is $25,325, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $84,648, per federal data.
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) 895-2000 or visit https://drexel.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Drexel University is a private non-profit institution. Non-profit status generally means the school reinvests revenue into educational programs rather than distributing profits to shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data. Contact the school directly to confirm the duration of the medical assistant and medical billing & coding programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review Drexel University's accreditation and outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?212054.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This data does not specify program format or schedule flexibility, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about program structure.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported in this data; contact the school for specifics related to medical assistant or billing & coding credentials.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Drexel University at (215) 895-2000 or through its website at https://drexel.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools offering the same trade programs is not included in this listing; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.