Community College of Philadelphia is the largest public institution of higher education in Philadelphia and the sixth largest in Pennsylvania. Since 1965, more than 630,000 students have passed through our doors seeking associate's degrees, certificates, improved workplace skills and lifelong learning. With more than 70 degree and certificate programs, many of our degree students transfer to four-year institutions while others seek employment in the Philadelphia region. More than 90 percent of our graduates remain in the area and seek employment, strengthening our local economy and workforce. Local businesses look to us to provide workplace training to keep their employees skilled and their companies competitive.