Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private, for-profit · 468 undergraduates
Of 2 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 1 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $29,671 |
| $30k to $48k | $29,511 |
| $48k to $75k | $30,987 |
| $75k to $110k | $32,344 |
| $110k and up | $35,049 |
| All families (average) | $29,960 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,197 | +$25,699 | clears the bar | $17,200 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,875 | -$1,623 | falls short | $7,600 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 80% of students receive Pell grants · 55% 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.