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Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

86%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

18

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,251

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Community College of Philadelphia prepares students for careers as elementary teachers. The program focuses on teaching students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through eighth grade, depending on the school system or state regulations. Program courses include preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

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Community College of Philadelphia (USciences)

600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA

Located in a big city setting, the Community College of Philadelphia features degree and certificate programs in more than 70 areas. The Mid-Atlantic college is an affordable option for anyone who wants to gain admission to a four-year degree program in the future. Transfer degrees are featured in such subjects as:

  • Business
  • Interior Design
  • The Social Sciences
  • Psychology.

The college also provides career-oriented training that leads to a certificate for jobs in:

  • Medical Assisting
  • Addiction Studies
  • Paralegal Work
  • Business
  • Teacher Education

If you maintain a certain GPA, you can work towards the school’s program for dual admission. By taking part in this program, can enroll in a curriculum that can be collaborated with such well-known 4-year schools as:

  • Temple University
  • LaSalle University
  • Drexel University
  • St. Joseph’s
  • Rosemont College

Regardless of a student’s goals or preferences, the college provides counseling so individual options can be explored. The college, which has a 55% retention rate, offers such services as financial aid, tutoring, and provisions for students with disabilities. Approximate annual tuition is around $8,500 for in-state students and about $11,500 for students attending from out of state. Currently, enrollment stands at around 17,000 students overall. No athletic or sports activities are offered at the school.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. USciences has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate22
Associate's Degree80

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male8
Female94

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Asian9
Black49
Hispanic12
White22
Multiple Races3
Non Resident Alien2
Unknown4

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Elementary Education program at Community College of Philadelphia, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, elementary school teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 6
    • Average Annual Salary: $66300
  • Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 9
    • Average Annual Salary: $64220
  • Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 4
    • Average Annual Salary: $61300

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Community College of Philadelphia accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Community College of Philadelphia may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

USciences is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball