Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public · 11,948 undergraduates
Of 16 programs with reported earnings, 15 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 72 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,728 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,339 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,144 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,032 |
| $110k and up | $18,795 |
| All families (average) | $11,911 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $52,373 | +$15,875 | clears the bar | $10,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $47,477 | +$10,979 | clears the bar | $11,500 | 1 yr |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $54,793 | +$18,295 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $96,246 | +$59,748 | clears the bar | $13,158 | 0.2 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $46,191 | +$9,693 | clears the bar | $10,209 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $41,375 | +$4,877 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $46,155 | +$9,657 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $42,541 | +$6,043 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Associate's Degree | $47,362 | +$10,864 | clears the bar | $16,650 | 1.5 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Associate's Degree | $31,136 | -$5,362 | falls short | $14,250 | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $69,667 | +$33,169 | clears the bar | $14,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $39,860 | +$3,362 | clears the bar | $10,125 | 3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $85,033 | +$48,535 | clears the bar | $11,459 | 0.2 yrs |
| Legal Support Services | Associate's Degree | $58,398 | +$21,900 | clears the bar | $11,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $42,873 | +$6,375 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 57% of students receive Pell grants · 24% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.