Is Porter & Chester Institute worth it?
Porter & Chester Institute is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Bridgeport, Connecticut (midsize city). It awarded 1,165 certificates in 2024, most often in electrician, medical assistant and licensed practical nurse training.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,762
Median earnings 4 years after
$46,863
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,588
Average net price
$18,348
Completion rate
45%
Completions (2024)
1,165
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
1,373
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $37,569 | $52,971 | 441 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $33,052 | $39,081 | 345 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $34,030 | $45,988 | 317 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $43,235 | $60,224 | 308 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $55,837 | $60,388 | 238 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $28,549 | $36,894 | 232 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate certificate | $38,611 | $51,748 | 173 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $40,650 | $57,849 | 53 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $40,642 | $44,607 | 45 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $32,936 | $37,285 | 42 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 289 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 175 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 169 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 162 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 114 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 97 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 59 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 43 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 34 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 19 |
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Sources: federal figures for Porter & Chester Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Connecticut. Counts under 10 are not published.
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