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Prism Career Institute-Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill, New Jersey · Private for-profit career college

Medical assistant programs
61%completion rate · New Jersey avg 62%
$17,200median debt of graduates
$38,311median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$32,473median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,984annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (Accredited)
Address: 3 Executive Campus Rt 70, Suite 280, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 · Phone: (856) 317-0100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Prism Career Institute-Cherry Hill is a private for-profit trade school in Cherry Hill, New Jersey offering medical assistant programs, accredited by ACCET.

Prism Career Institute-Cherry Hill has a 60.8% completion rate, near New Jersey's 61.9% state average, with median graduate debt of $17,200 and median earnings of $32,473 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Prism Career Institute-Cherry Hill is $34,984; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and 76.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Prism Career Institut… Prism Career Institut…: 60.8% 60.8% New Jersey average New Jersey average: 61.9% 61.9% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$37,010$47,210$49,920

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 30 $21,045 $22,511 $7,600

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.

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About this school

Prism Career Institute-Cherry Hill is a private for-profit trade school located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, a large suburb. The campus participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and its primary program area is medical assistant training, with 30 completers reported in that field.

Federal data show a completion rate of 60.8%, close to the New Jersey state average of 61.9%, described as near the state average. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $17,200, and median earnings ten years after entry were $32,473. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $34,984, and 76.2% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the roughly 269 undergraduate students come from lower-income backgrounds. Any figure not listed here is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus centers on a single program family, medical assistant training, which typically suits students seeking a focused, shorter-term credential rather than a multi-year associate degree path. The concentration on one program and the Pell participation rate suggest a student population that may include career changers or those entering the workforce quickly, though program length itself is not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Prism Career Institute-Cherry Hill offers medical assistant programs, which accounted for 30 completers reported in federal data. This is the only program family listed for this campus.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 60.8%, which is near the New Jersey state average of 61.9%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

The median debt among graduates is $17,200, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $32,473, per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $34,984.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different pricing and outcome patterns than public or non-profit institutions; comparing its cost and outcome data to similar schools is recommended.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (856) 317-0100 or via its website for current program schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review completion, debt, and earnings data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?420130.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers a single, focused medical assistant program and has a high share of Pell-eligible students (76.2%), which may suit students seeking a concentrated career-training path, though specific adult learner services are not reported in this data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements after completing the medical assistant program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Prism Career Institute-Cherry Hill by phone at (856) 317-0100 or through its website at https://prismcareerinstitute.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data against other nearby medical assistant programs is not reported in this dataset; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?420130 can be used to look up nearby schools for comparison.

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.

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