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Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year
West Atlantic City, NJ

Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NJ. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$28,416

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

47.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$32,473

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City is a distinguished Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year institution located in West Atlantic City, NJ. With a competitive tuition profile of $28,416, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 47.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$56,832

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

23.0 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$2,473

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$32,102

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

-$7,372

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 47%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City is $17,200.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
95.2%
4.8%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Black
48.7%
Hispanic
26.4%
Unknown
11.7%
White
8.8%
Asian
2.6%
Two or more
1.8%
International
0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$28,416

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$27,781
$30k - $48k$29,811
$48k - $75k$29,998
$75k+$29,879

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$17,200
Pell Grant Recipients62.6%
Using Federal Loans67.0%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment23.3%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$4,192
Avg. Pell Grant$4,202
Avg. State/Local Grant$4,983
Students Receiving Grants72.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

75.0%

Success

47.3%

In-State Cost

$28,416

Age 25+ Students

72.2%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

636 students

Local City Insights

We are currently gathering city-level crime and housing data for West Atlantic City. Check back soon for "Campus vs. City" comparisons!