Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public · Predominantly associate's · City: Large

Official websiteNet price calculatorAccreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

The average annual net price for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid (in-state) is $11,751. 23% of first-time, full-time students completed within 150% of normal time. Students who received federal aid had median earnings of $44,885 ten years after entering. The median federal loan debt of graduates is $14,750.

Average net price
$11,751
per year Verified data
Completion rate
23%
within 150% of normal time Verified data
Median earnings
$44,885
10 years after entry Verified data
Median debt
$14,750
graduates, federal loans Verified data

Cost and net price

In-state tuition and fees$4,692
Out-of-state tuition and fees$12,804
Average cost of attendance$19,978
Books and supplies$2,400
Room and board, on campusData unavailable
Average net price, all aided students$11,751
Average net price, family income $0 to $30,000$11,108
Average net price, family income over $110,000$19,766

Net price is the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time undergraduates who receive federal aid, at in-state rates. Your price depends on your family finances; use the school's net price calculator for an estimate. Tuition: AcadYr 2025-26, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26. Net price and cost of attendance: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26.

Admissions and enrollment

Admission rate
Data unavailable
SAT range, middle 50% (reading plus math)
Data unavailable
ACT composite range, middle 50%
Data unavailable
Undergraduate enrollment
11,948
Graduate enrollment
Data unavailable
Students receiving Pell grants
61%
Student to faculty ratio
15 to 1

Admission rate and enrollment: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. SAT and ACT ranges come from IPEDS and may not reflect test-optional policies.

Graduation, earnings, and debt

Completion within 150% of normal time23%
Completion within normal time7%
First-year retention (full-time)60%
Median federal debt, graduates$14,750
Typical monthly payment on that debt (10 years)$168
Median Parent PLUS debt, completers$15,180
Share earning more than a typical high school graduate, 6 years after entry54%
1 year after completion$42,665
4 years after completion$50,788
6 years after entry$36,918
8 years after entry$40,904
10 years after entry$44,885
Median earnings of former students who received federal aid and are working and not enrolled. Ten years after entry the median is $44,885; the middle half earned $25,225 to $66,839. Cohorts differ by measure; see definitions below.
Measure definitions and cohorts
  • Median earnings of students working and not enrolled 10 years after entry (MD_EARN_WNE_P10): Treasury AY2011-12, AY2012-13 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_1YR): Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 years after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_4YR): Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • The median debt for students who have completed (GRAD_DEBT_MDN): NSLDS FY2024, FY2025 pooled cohorts
  • Completion rate for first-time, full-time students at four-year institutions (150% of expected time to completion) (C150_4): Fall 2019 or AcadYr 2019-20 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26
  • Average net price for Title IV institutions (public institutions) (NPT4_PUB): AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26

Institution-level earnings cover students who received federal financial aid, including students who did not complete. Debt figures include federal loans only and exclude private loans.

Programs and program-level outcomes

Highest early earnings among programs at Community College of Philadelphia

Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled one year after completing, by program. Programs with too few graduates are suppressed for privacy and not shown.

91 programs reported. Program earnings are for graduates of this school's program, which is different from the wages of everyone working in a related occupation.

Undergraduate certificate (42)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · Some credentials fully online
10Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
CIP 51.08 · No credentials fully online
17Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
American Sign Language
CIP 16.16 · No credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
CIP 10.02 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians
CIP 41.01
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Programming
CIP 11.02 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Software and Media Applications
CIP 11.08 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CIP 11.01
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
CIP 11.10 · No credentials fully online
29Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Criminal Justice and Corrections
CIP 43.01 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Culinary Arts and Related Services
CIP 12.05 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Data Processing
CIP 11.03 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Data Science
CIP 30.70 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.13 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
CIP 50.05 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.04 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering-Related Fields
CIP 15.15 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
CIP 52.07 · Some credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
CIP 50.06 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fire Protection
CIP 43.02 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Geography and Cartography
CIP 45.07 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services
CIP 51.07 · No credentials fully online
27Suppressed for privacy$16,497
Hospitality Administration/Management
CIP 52.09 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
CIP 19.07 · No credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Human Services, General
CIP 44.00 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Insurance
CIP 52.17 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Legal Support Services
CIP 22.03 · No credentials fully online
19Suppressed for privacy$33,469
Leisure and Recreational Activities
CIP 36.01
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
CIP 24.01 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
CIP 52.13
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.15 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Music
CIP 50.09 · No credentials fully online
13Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.18 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Philosophy
CIP 38.01 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.04 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
CIP 23.13 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Security Science and Technology
CIP 43.04 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
CIP 52.19 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
CIP 31.05 · No credentials fully online
0Data unavailableSuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · Some credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.06 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Associate's degree (49)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · Some credentials fully online
16Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
CIP 51.09 · No credentials fully online
38$77,318$21,150
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
CIP 51.08 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
American Sign Language
CIP 16.16 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.01 · No credentials fully online
25Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Architectural Sciences and Technology
CIP 04.09 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
CIP 10.02 · No credentials fully online
9Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Biology, General
CIP 26.01 · No credentials fully online
18Suppressed for privacy$8,875
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
CIP 46.04 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · No credentials fully online
15Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business/Commerce, General
CIP 52.01 · Some credentials fully online
179$42,444$12,250
Chemistry
CIP 40.05 · No credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
CIP 51.10 · No credentials fully online
22$74,593Suppressed for privacy
Communication and Media Studies
CIP 09.01 · No credentials fully online
27Suppressed for privacy$16,750
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CIP 11.01 · No credentials fully online
112$38,957$12,981
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
CIP 11.10 · No credentials fully online
37$45,214$12,375
Criminal Justice and Corrections
CIP 43.01 · No credentials fully online
57$37,231$14,271
Culinary Arts and Related Services
CIP 12.05 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.06 · No credentials fully online
24$69,073Suppressed for privacy
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.13 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
CIP 50.05 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Education, General
CIP 13.01 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.03
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
CIP 15.00 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering, General
CIP 14.01 · No credentials fully online
17Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
English Language and Literature, General
CIP 23.01 · Some credentials fully online
22Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
CIP 05.02 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
CIP 50.06 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fine and Studio Arts
CIP 50.07 · No credentials fully online
32Suppressed for privacy$10,300
Fire Protection
CIP 43.02 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
CIP 51.00 · No credentials fully online
331$40,895$18,007
Health and Medical Administrative Services
CIP 51.07 · No credentials fully online
12$46,863Suppressed for privacy
Hospitality Administration/Management
CIP 52.09 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
CIP 19.07 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Human Services, General
CIP 44.00 · No credentials fully online
33$45,219$26,708
International/Globalization Studies
CIP 30.20 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Legal Support Services
CIP 22.03 · No credentials fully online
13Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
CIP 24.01 · Some credentials fully online
192$36,503$16,125
Mathematics
CIP 27.01 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
CIP 30.99 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Music
CIP 50.09 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Physical Sciences, General
CIP 40.01 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Psychology, General
CIP 42.01 · Some credentials fully online
75$37,130$17,500
Public Health
CIP 51.22 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
CIP 51.38 · No credentials fully online
135$84,773$29,750
Religion/Religious Studies
CIP 38.02 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
CIP 52.19 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · Some credentials fully online
56$34,512$15,875
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.06 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
UNITID 215239, OPEID 003249. Data unavailable means the Department of Education did not publish the figure or suppressed it for privacy. Report a data issue.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.