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At Thompson Institute, we strive to provide a quality education in allied health, criminal justice, information technology, and trades. Our campus, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers programs that combine general education, professional skills, and career-focused education to help you to develop and achieve your personal and career goals.
| School | Date Established: | 1918 |
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| School Type: | Campus | |
| Degrees Offered: | Diploma Associate's |
| Students | Enrolled Students: | 1,158 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio: | 45 to 1 |
| Cost | Students with Financial aid:** | 90% |
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| Accreditation | Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) |
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| Location | Philidelphia, PA |
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Associate's Degrees
Diplomas
- Diploma - Computer Support Technician
- Diploma - Dental Assistant
- Diploma - Electrical Technician
- Diploma - Medical Assistant
- Diploma - Medical Office Assistant
Consumer information including student outcome information and financial obligation is campus specific and can be found here
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Your educational needs. Our commitment.
At Thompson Institute, we strive to provide a quality education in allied health, criminal justice, information technology, and trades. Our campus, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers programs that combine general education, professional skills, and career-focused education to help you to develop and achieve your personal and career goals.
Areas of Study
- Allied Health
- Criminal Justice
- Information Technology
- Trades
Allied Health
Gain comprehensive training designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills that could help you pursue entry-level opportunities in the health care field. Experience the satisfaction of helping people when they need it most.
Criminal Justice
Maintain the security in our communities that will always be important to our society. Develop the decision-making and judgment skills that could help you pursue entry-level opportunities in the criminal justice field.*
Information Technology
Maintain and repair the computer systems many organizations rely on to conduct day-to-day business. Through hands-on training in computer laboratories, you could develop the communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills to help you pursue entry-level opportunities in today’s competitive marketplace and become a productive member of a business office.
Trades
Train for the skills that could help you pursue new career opportunities. Develop the practical skills to pursue career success through group discussions, lectures, and hands on experience with equipment typically used in the field†
Our Commitment
At Thompson Institute, we believe commitment works both ways. We are dedicated to your success and value your reason for going to school. That is why we are offering you an opportunity to experience real classes, for real credits, for an introductory period before having a tuition obligation.‡
Why Choose Thompson Institute?
- Flexible schedules
- Academic services
- Limited class sizes
- Career placement assistance
- Externships in all allied health programs
- Hands-on training in labs that simulate the workplace
- Experienced faculty and staff
Start today by taking the first step with Thompson Institute.
Consumer information including student outcome information and financial obligation is campus specific and can be found here
*Additional academy training may be required for law enforcement positions.
† Certain positions may require additional training, licensing or certification.
‡ No credits will be earned if the student withdraws from the program. All students who choose to enroll in a program will be responsible for a non-refundable enrollment fee. Students must withdraw before the close of business on the last day of the introductory course for tuition exemption. Students continuing beyond the introductory course will be responsible for tuition in full and the cost of course materials, including textbooks and uniforms.
While programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields, the School does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, or employed at all.
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