Below Average

Score: 42/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

62/100 · earnings-weighted

Porter & Chester Institute

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610

🌐 www.porterchester.edu/

Porter & Chester Institute — tuition $15,550

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 49%

Outcomes

48/100

Affordability

42/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

34/100

Prestige

22/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,405

Total Enrollment

49%

Graduation Rate

61%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Porter & Chester Institute, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,588

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$37,807

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$12,000

Median debt at graduation

45.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

56.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 67th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CT wage index 1.23). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Porter & Chester Institute

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$55,837	$60,388	+8%	#267 of 757	#490	$17,690
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	$43,235	$60,224	+25%	#28 of 226	#67	$14,120
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	$40,650	$57,849	+8%	#9 of 19	#12	$13,880
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	$37,569	$52,971	+-0%	#101 of 152	#121	$14,120
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	$38,611	$51,748	+3%	#10 of 25	#17	$13,910
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$34,030	$45,988	-11%	#219 of 319	#273	$13,910
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$40,642	$44,607	+4%	#23 of 46	#33	$12,360
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$33,052	$39,081	+14%	#138 of 637	#325	$9,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services	$32,936	$37,285	+5%	#215 of 496	#360	$9,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	$28,549	$36,894	+10%	#102 of 332	#219	$9,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $299,552
Avg rent near campus: $2,057/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 06610 (5.4% cap, Bridgeport)

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🏆 Where Porter & Chester Institute Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#29

Plumbing Technology/Plumber

of 29 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$15,550	$15,550

Financial Aid

96%

Receive Any Aid

77%

Receive Pell Grants

82%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Electrician 289 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 175 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 169 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 162 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 114 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 97 grads/yr Plumbing Technology/Plumber 59 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 43 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 34 grads/yr Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 19 grads/yr Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Porter & Chester Institute's top programs commonly pursue.

Signal and track switch repairers

$84k/yr 8,700 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Electricians

$62k/yr 818,700 jobs

Security and fire alarm systems installers

$59k/yr 85,900 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Medical assistants

$44k/yr 811,000 jobs

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

$60k/yr 425,200 jobs

Student Demographics

1,405

Total Students

43%

Women

51%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 27%

Hispanic 22%

Black 27%

Asian 6%

Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 33%

Hybrid (Some Online) 61%

Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%

25-64 (Adult) 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Porter & Chester Institute?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Porter & Chester Institute?

Tuition at Porter & Chester Institute is $15,550 for in-state students and $15,550 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Porter & Chester Institute?

The graduation rate at Porter & Chester Institute is 49%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Porter & Chester Institute a good school?

Porter & Chester Institute has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Porter & Chester Institute?

Porter & Chester Institute has a total enrollment of 1,405 students.

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