Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden
Hamden, CT · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting
Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden, based in Hamden, Connecticut, is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. With 402 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,914 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 36.5%. Mmedian graduate debt is $12,350, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.47x. The average net price after financial aid is $20,549 per year. The most popular programs include Electrical & Power Transmission, Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and Dental Support Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,914
Graduation Rate
36.5%
Median Debt
$12,350
Average Net Price
$20,549
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.09x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.47x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
402
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
30.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$14,337
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,337
Pell Grant Rate
70.3%
Federal Loan Rate
12.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$19,045
Income $30K–$48K
$19,711
Income $48K–$75K
$25,192
Income $110K+
$25,490
Student Demographics
Women
40.8%
White
20.2%
Black
41.0%
Hispanic
26.4%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
5.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
33.2%
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 (8)
Undergraduate Certificate (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $47,623 | 42 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $55,385 | 36 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 17 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $43,905 | 17 |
| Dental Support Services | $35,901 | 16 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $33,854 | 16 |
| Practical Nursing | $61,228 | 16 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $55,704 | 11 |