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Peirce College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private non-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 1608 Walnut St., Suite 1900, Philadelphia, PA 19103 · Phone: (888) 467-3472 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jul 2026 · Other · Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Peirce College is a private non-profit trade school in Philadelphia, PA, offering medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Median graduate debt at Peirce College is $31,250 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $50,660, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Completion rate versus the state average of 66.2% is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance for Peirce College is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 52.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | $31,721 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | 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
Peirce College is a private non-profit trade and career school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, at this campus. The school's primary trade offering is medical billing and coding programs, with 31 completers reported in this field.
Federal data shows a median student debt of $31,250 for graduates and median earnings of $50,660 ten years after entry, per the College Scorecard. The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average of 66.2% is not reported in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 52.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students enrolled here.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, single-field training in medical billing and coding, particularly those already in Philadelphia's large city locale. Because program length details are not specified in the data, prospective students—including adult career-changers—should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and format. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Peirce College's primary trade offering is medical billing & coding programs, with 31 completers reported in federal data. The school reports a total of 3 programs in this field.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Peirce College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 52.8% of students here receive Pell Grants.
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 of 66.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates of Peirce College is $31,250, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $50,660, 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 (888) 467-3472 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Peirce College is a private non-profit institution, which typically affects tuition pricing and how surplus revenue is used compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and check outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214883.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or scheduling format, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about flexible or evening options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school to learn about certification exams tied to medical billing & coding programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Peirce College at (888) 467-3472 or through its website, https://www.peirce.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools offering medical billing & coding programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; check 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.