Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute

100 South Broad Street, Suite 830
Philadelphia, PA 19110

Tel: (215) 568-9215

MCC was founded in 1974 by members of the First United Methodist Church of Germantown?the Reverends Theodore Loder, John Rice, and Robert DeHaan. Through their leadership, disadvantaged young people in the Germantown community gained a resource that provided the basic education, work experience, and the direction they needed to start their careers. Today, MCC offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of the community. MCC matches job seekers and employers in the Philadelphia region. Through training and individualized support, MCC students learn the career-specific skills essential to succeeding in their chosen fields. Programs range from a one-month job readiness and placement program to longer vocational training in information technology and office administration. MCC is also a leader in developing customized employer-based training, to help regional companies meet specific hiring challenges. MCC also provides diploma and degree programs through its Computer Technology Institute, a post-secondary, accredited vocational school. An array of student support services adds to the strength and success of each program. For these services, MCC?s staff of advisors provide counseling, referrals, academic advising, and employment-related services.

School Highlights

Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute serves 31 students (71% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute is one of 10 community colleges within Philadelphia County, PA.
The nearest community college to Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute is Peirce College (0.4 miles away).

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Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:

The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute	(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Private, non-profit	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	5 staff	25 staff

The student population of Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute diversity score of 0.17 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.

Total Enrollment	31 students	618 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	6:1	25:1

# Full-Time Students	22 students	372 students

# Part-Time Students	9 students	246 students


% Asian	3%	2%

% Hispanic	6%	7%

% Black	91%	14%

% White	-	63%


Diversity Score	0.17	0.57

College Completion Rate	71%	55%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$23,800	$34,800

The private state tuition of $24,194 is more than the state average of $16,683. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$24,194	$16,683

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	100%	95%

Median Debt for Graduates	$14,500	$12,223

Median Debt for Dropouts	$4,899	$5,500

Acceptance Rate	59%	84%

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

The nearest community college to Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute is Peirce College (0.4 miles away).

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For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,533 per year for in-state students and $14,058 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,683 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.