Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PublicTwo-year collegeFounded 1965Large citySEVP certified

About

The Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) is a public community college with campuses throughout Philadelphia. The college was founded in 1965 and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It offers over 100 associate degree and certificate programs through its four locations. CCP's athletic teams compete in the Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPAC) of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). They are collectively known as the Lions and have more than 50 championships as current members of the EPAC and members of the former Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Association.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$12,804
Estimated total for international students: US$28,090
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$4,692
Total cost for in-state students: US$19,978

Net price calculatorccp.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 11,948
International undergraduates: 4%
Students per teacher: 15 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 23%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$44,885

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (91)

Associate's degrees49 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAmerican Sign LanguageArchitectural Engineering Technologies/TechniciansArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiology, GeneralBuilding/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInternational/Globalization StudiesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhysical Sciences, GeneralPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Undergraduate certificates42 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAmerican Sign LanguageAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiology/Biotechnology Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer ProgrammingComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesData ProcessingData ScienceDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering-Related FieldsEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFire ProtectionGeography and CartographyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInsuranceLegal Support ServicesLeisure and Recreational ActivitiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicOphthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied ProfessionsPhilosophyPrecision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.