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The campus of Prism Career Institute is in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Prism Career Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Prism Career Institute is known for its programs in office and administration, engineering technician, and medical adminstration.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
In 2005, Prism Career Institute had 20 students enrolled (14 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To prepare our students for careers of their choice through quality training in current industry skills that enable them to succeed professions that provide satisfaction and an enhanced quality of life."
More complete details are provided below.
Prism Career Institute
3 Executive Campus Rt 70
Cherry Hill, NJ 08052
General Phone: (856) 317-0100
Admissions Phone: (856) 317-0100
Financial Aid Phone: (856) 317-0100
http://prismcareerinstitute.com
Prism Career Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Adminstration | 32 | health care administration |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | computer systems tech |
| Office And Administration | 16 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 11 | medical assistant |
| Business And Management | 7 | accounting technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Prism Career Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 88 | 5 |
In 2005, Prism Career Institute had a total enrollment of 20 students (14 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 14% |
| Women | 86% |
| Full-Time | 68% |
| Part-Time | 32% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 38% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 33% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 74% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cherry Hill, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 31 | 78% | 28 | 90% |
| Men | 10 | 5 | 50% | 4 | 80% |
| Women | 30 | 26 | 87% | 24 | 92% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (856) 317-0100
Financial Aid:
Prism Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2558702)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (856) 317-0100
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Prism Career Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers part-time study
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