Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Community College of Philadelphia serves students across multiple degree programs. With 11,948 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,852 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 21.9%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $10,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.8x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,911 per year. The most popular programs include Health Services, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Registered Nursing, and Computer & Information Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,852
Graduation Rate
21.9%
Median Debt
$10,750
Average Net Price
$11,911
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.71x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.8x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
11,948
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
59.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,632
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,744
Pell Grant Rate
57.1%
Federal Loan Rate
29.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,728
Income $30K–$48K
$11,339
Income $48K–$75K
$13,144
Income $110K+
$18,795
Student Demographics
Women
60.7%
White
14.9%
Black
38.3%
Hispanic
19.0%
Asian
8.1%
Two or More Races
3.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
33.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (69)
Associate (36)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services | $52,373 | 311 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $47,477 | 208 |
| Business | $54,793 | 205 |
| Registered Nursing | $96,246 | 121 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $46,191 | 95 |
| Psychology | $41,375 | 83 |
| Teacher Education | $42,541 | 70 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $46,155 | 70 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $85,033 | 37 |
| Public Administration | $47,362 | 35 |
| Communications | $39,860 | 29 |
| Fine Arts | $31,136 | 28 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 24 |
| Biology | Not reported | 24 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 21 |
| Dental Support Services | $69,667 | 19 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 18 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $75,304 | 18 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 15 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 14 |
| Legal Support Services | $58,398 | 13 |
| Health Services Administration | $42,873 | 13 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 12 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 11 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 10 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 6 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 5 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 3 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (21)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 23 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 14 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 14 |
| Music | Not reported | 12 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 11 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Data Processing | Not reported | 7 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Insurance | Not reported | 3 |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Education | Associate | 1 |
| American Sign Language | Associate | 1 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Associate | 1 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Public Health | Associate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Law Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Pennsylvania
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