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Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 8040 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19152 · Phone: (215) 331-4600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is a private for-profit trade school in Philadelphia, PA offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 54.8% completion rate, below the state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $17,200 and median earnings of $32,473 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is reported at $35,049, federal financial aid can be used here, and 79.8% 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 |
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, 300–899 hours | 17 | $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.
About this school
Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia is a private for-profit trade school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus's primary program family is medical assistant programs, with medical assistant programs (17 completers) listed as its top program.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 54.8%, which is below the state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $17,200, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,473. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $35,049, and 79.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with substantial financial need.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 468 students in a large city locale, centers its training on a single program family — medical assistant programs. Whether this fits an adult career changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program length and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures independently, consult the accreditor listed above and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus's program family is medical assistant programs, with medical assistant programs (17 completers) listed as the top program.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and its status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 54.8%, which is below the state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $17,200, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,473.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $35,049.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and typical debt loads compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (215) 331-4600 or visit its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link provided by the school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career changers depends on schedule and program length, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for specifics on the medical assistant program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school at (215) 331-4600 or through its website, https://prismcareerinstitute.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?417840 to compare institutions.
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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.