Porter & Chester Institute
Bridgeport, CT · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting
Porter & Chester Institute, based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. With 1,373 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,588 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 47.1%. Mmedian graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.47x. The average net price after financial aid is $18,348 per year. The most popular programs include Electrical & Power Transmission, Practical Nursing, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Heating & Air Conditioning, and Dental Support Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,588
Graduation Rate
47.1%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$18,348
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.27x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.47x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,373
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
49.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$14,349
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,349
Pell Grant Rate
56.6%
Federal Loan Rate
60.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$17,540
Income $30K–$48K
$16,886
Income $48K–$75K
$20,045
Income $110K+
$23,441
Student Demographics
Women
37.1%
White
21.3%
Black
31.2%
Hispanic
29.4%
Asian
2.0%
Two or More Races
5.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
37.9%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools — Medical Assistant Education (MAAB) - Private schools and programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (12)
Undergraduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $52,971 | 199 |
| Practical Nursing | $60,388 | 128 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $39,081 | 107 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $60,224 | 104 |
| Dental Support Services | $36,894 | 104 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $45,988 | 88 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 41 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $44,607 | 28 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $57,849 | 18 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $51,748 | Not reported |
| Health Services Administration | $37,285 | Not reported |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Colleges in Connecticut
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Connecticut
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Connecticut
- Most Affordable Colleges in Connecticut
- Best ROI Colleges in Connecticut
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