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Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · Private non-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 750 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 · Phone: (610) 525-4100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Feb 2025 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Jun 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Harcum College is a private non-profit trade school in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, offering medical assistant, dental hygiene, and radiology programs, accredited by multiple bodies including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Harcum College's completion rate is 43.8%, below Pennsylvania's state average of 66.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $18,440 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,827.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Harcum College participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 55.2% 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 |
| Dental hygienists | $63,130 | $80,610 | $99,950 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,430 | $76,050 | $82,080 |
| Dental assistants | $38,040 | $47,930 | $56,840 |
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 | Associate degree | 23 | $44,145 | $54,880 | $20,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 22 | $47,521 | $46,478 | $19,915 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 18 | not reported | $42,682 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $44,145 | $54,880 | $20,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 3 | $47,521 | $46,478 | $19,915 |
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
Harcum College is a private non-profit trade and career campus located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, a large suburb. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. Harcum holds accreditation from several specialized bodies, including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Occupational Therapy Association, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The campus's most-awarded trade programs are medical assistant programs (41 completions), dental hygiene programs (22 completions), and radiology & sonography programs (18 completions).
According to federal data, Harcum's completion rate is 43.8%, which falls below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $18,440, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,827. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 55.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body has financial need.
This campus may suit students seeking programs in allied health fields such as medical assisting, dental hygiene, and radiologic technology, given its concentration of completions in these areas. Whether these programs work well for adult career-changers depends on schedule and length details not reported here — prospective students should contact Harcum directly to confirm program length and format. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, consult the listed accreditors or the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Harcum College's most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs (41 completions), dental hygiene programs (22 completions), and radiology & sonography programs (18 completions), among 5 total program families offered.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Harcum College is accredited. Its accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Occupational Therapy Association, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Harcum College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may apply for FAFSA aid, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Harcum's completion rate is 43.8%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, per federal Scorecard data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of Harcum College carry a median debt of $18,440, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for Harcum graduates are $46,827 ten years after entry, per the 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 (610) 525-4100 or via its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Harcum College is a private non-profit institution. Non-profit status generally means the school reinvests revenue into educational operations rather than distributing profits to shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact Harcum College directly to confirm program duration for specific offerings.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and review federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?212869.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This is not reported for this campus in federal data; program length and scheduling details needed to assess career-changer fit aren't provided, so contact the school to ask about format and pace.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data; given programs in dental hygiene, radiology, and medical assisting, students should check state and national licensing boards relevant to each field.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Harcum College at (610) 525-4100 or visit its website at https://www.harcum.edu/s/1044/edu/start.aspx for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to look up other institutions offering similar programs for comparison.
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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.