Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute

100 South Broad Street, Suite 830
Philadelphia, PA 19110
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Tel: (215)568-9215
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  • 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 12 community colleges within Philadelphia County, PA.
  • The nearest community college to Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute is Peirce College (0.4 miles away).

Top Placements

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

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty5 staff25 staff
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Student Body

  • 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 Enrollment31 students618 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio6:125:1
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# Full-Time Students22 students372 students
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# Part-Time Students9 students246 students
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% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
6%
7%
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% Black
91%
14%
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% White		-
63%
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Diversity Score0.170.57
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College Completion Rate
71%
55%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$23,800$34,800
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Finances and Admission

  • 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
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%95%
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Median Debt for Graduates$14,500$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,899$5,500
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Acceptance Rate59%84%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • The nearest community college to Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute is Peirce College (0.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Peirce College
    Private, non-profit
    1,833 students | 0.40 Mi1420 Pine Street
    Philadelphia,  PA  19102
    (888)467-3472     0.401,833
  • Community College of Philadelphia
    Community College of Philadelphia Photo - Mint Bldg., Main Campus
    Public
    19,119 students | 0.80 Mi1700 Spring Garden St
    Philadelphia,  PA  19130
    (215)751-8000     0.8019,119
  • Hussian College
    Private, for profit
    79 students | 0.80 Mi1500 Spring Garden Street, Suite 101
    Philadelphia,  PA  19130
    (215)574-9600     0.8079
  • Jna Institute of Culinary Arts
    Jna Institute of Culinary Arts Photo
    Private, for profit
    59 students | 1.10 Mi1212 S Broad St
    Philadelphia,  PA  19146
    (215)468-8800     1.1059
  • Kaplan Career Institute-Philadelphia
    Private, for profit
    610 students | 1.10 Mi3010 Market Street
    Philadelphia,  PA  19104
    (215)594-4000     1.10610
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 31 students
  • Private-state tuition: $24,194
  • Acceptance Rate: 59%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
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