PJA SCHOOL
- 7900 W Chester Pke
- Upper Darby, PA 19082
- OPEID College Code: 02301300
- General Phone: (610) 789-6700
- Special Assistant to Office of the President: David M Hudiak
- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 371
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Pja School - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.prismcareerinstitute.edu
- Mission Statement
- The PJA School believes that our highest goal must be to graduate competent, skilled professionals who are truly prepared, both personally and professionally, to fill the employment needs of today and the future.
Both task-specific and personal skill development form the basis of PJA's training. Indeed, the guiding force behind every policy, effort and activity of the school is to encourage such growth in our students.
By striving for this goal, we believe we are making a difference in the lives of our students and graduates, as well as the broader community.
Accreditation
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
Pja School Campus Map
- Applicant Considerations
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 34 | 182 | 216 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 21 (62%) | 114 (63%) | 135 (63%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 17 (81%) | 91 (80%) | 108 (80%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 89% | 85% | 8% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $10,542 | $3,530 | $4,694 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 25.0% | 14.2% | 15.9% |
| Number in Default | 46 | 33 | 42 |
| Number in Repayment | 184 | 231 | 264 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $12,335 | $10,680 | $10,680 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $12,335 | $10,680 | $10,680 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,335 | $10,680 | $10,680 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,660 | $4,172 | $4,172 |
| Other Expenses | $4,035 | $2,067 | $2,067 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,660 | $2,067 | $2,067 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $12,335 | $10,680 | $10,680 |
| In-State | $12,335 | $10,680 | $10,680 |
| Out of State | $12,335 | $10,680 | $10,680 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $23,030 | $16,919 | $16,919 |
| In-State | $23,030 | $16,919 | $16,919 |
| Out of State | $23,030 | $16,919 | $16,919 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $15,995 | $12,747 | $12,747 |
| In-State | $15,995 | $12,747 | $12,747 |
| Out of State | $15,995 | $12,747 | $12,747 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Bookkeeping Degree | 5 | 27 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other Degree | 6 | - |
| Education | ||
| Early Childhood Education Degree | - | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other Degree | - | - |
| Medical Insurance Specialist Degree | - | - |
| Medical Records Technology Degree | - | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree | - | 12 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | ||
| Legal Administrative Assistant Degree | 7 | - |
| Paralegal Degree | 26 | 40 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 371 Undergraduate: 371
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 87 Female: 284
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 87 Female: 284
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 371 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 371 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 248 | 67% |
| Asian | 15 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 7% |
| White | 82 | 22% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 23 | 6% |
| Ages 20-21 | 61 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 72 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 74 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 52 | 14% |
| Ages 35-39 | 30 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 32 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 26 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 37 | 26 | 11 |
| Faculty Status | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Primarily Instruction | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1 | - | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,364 (11) | $52,900 (4) | $53,629 (7) |
| Instructor | $53,364 (11) | $52,900 (4) | $53,629 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,662 (11) | $43,283 (4) | $43,879 (7) |
| Instructor | $43,662 (11) | $43,283 (4) | $43,879 (7) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 39% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 45% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 36% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
