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ASPIRA City College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private non-profit career college
Address: 4322 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Phone: 21545523007009 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2024 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges; May 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
ASPIRA City College is a private non-profit trade school in Philadelphia, PA offering medical billing & coding programs, accredited by ACCSC.
ASPIRA City College has a 50.0% completion rate, below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, and median earnings of $34,857 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for ASPIRA City College; the school accepts federal financial aid, and 78.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
ASPIRA City College is a private non-profit trade school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and it participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for tuition. The school's primary program family is medical billing & coding, offered as its top program area with five completers reported.
According to federal College Scorecard data, ASPIRA City College has a completion rate of 50.0%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $34,857. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 78.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need.
With a small enrollment of 8 undergraduates and a single program focus in medical billing & coding, this campus may suit students seeking a narrowly focused career-training path in a large-city setting. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and format. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges directory and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
ASPIRA City College offers medical billing & coding programs, its sole reported program family, with five program completers recorded.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, ASPIRA City College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 50.0%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,857 per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
ASPIRA City College is a private non-profit institution, which can affect tuition structure and how surplus revenue is used compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at the number or website listed to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214023.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
With a single, focused medical billing & coding program and a small enrollment of 8 students, this campus may fit those seeking a narrow career-training path, but program length and schedule details are not reported in federal data, so career changers should confirm fit directly with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach ASPIRA City College by phone at 21545523007009 or visit its website at https://aspiracitycollege.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering medical billing & coding is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.