The campus of Prism Career Institute is in Philadelphia, PA, which is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Prism Career Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in medical administration.
Admission at Prism Career Institute is selective, not open to all who apply.
In 2007-2008, the school had 112 students enrolled (427 full-time equivalent). Prism Career Institute has a large minority student population.
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 in professions that provide satisfactiona and an enhanced quality of life."
More complete details are provided below.
Prism Career Institute
8040 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19152
General Phone: (215) 331-4600
http://PrismCareerInstitute.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 58 | medical assistant |
| Medical Administration | 26 | medical billing, medical office management |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Business and Management | 0 | accounting technology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 0 | pre-nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Prism Career Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 92 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Prism Career Institute had a total enrollment of 112 students (427 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 4% |
| Women | 96% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 67% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 44% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 81 | 47 | 58% | 47 | 100% |
| Men | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 100% |
| Women | 78 | 45 | 58% | 45 | 100% |
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 |
Financial Aid:
Prism Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2558700)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Pre-Nursing Studies
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
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