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- School Code: 324900
- Phone: (215) 596-8800
- School Homepage
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Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
86%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
18FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,251Average 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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English Degree
The English degree program at Community College of Philadelphia prepares students for the general study of the English language, with attention to the history and structure of the language, as well as communication skills, and the literature and culture of English-speaking persons. Students who graduate from the English degree program may pursue careers in writing, journalism, teaching, communications, marketing, linguistics, broadcasting, and more. Courses in the English degree program include communication theory, historical literature, including American and British literature. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer english 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 English Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. USciences offers an associate's degree program in english.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 9 |
Female | 18 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 2 |
Black | 13 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 7 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the English program at USciences, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 340
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Annual Salary: $69980
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 220
- Average Annual Salary: $65660
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Description
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
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
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