Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden
Hamden, Connecticut · Private, for-profit · 402 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Connecticut high-school graduate (about $37,707/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,045 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,711 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,192 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,217 |
| $110k and up | $25,490 |
| All families (average) | $20,549 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,385 | +$17,678 | clears the bar | $14,120 | 0.8 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,901 | -$1,806 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,623 | +$9,916 | clears the bar | $13,963 | 1.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,854 | -$3,853 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,704 | +$17,997 | clears the bar | $14,120 | 0.8 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,228 | +$23,521 | clears the bar | $17,690 | 0.8 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,905 | +$6,198 | clears the bar | $13,910 | 2.2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 70% of students receive Pell grants · 32% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.