Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden
Hamden, Connecticut · Private, for-profit
Of 7 assessed programs, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Connecticut high-school graduate (about $37,707/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 3 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| 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). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
7 of 10 programs could be assessed 70% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,385 | +$17,678 | clears the bar | $14,120 | 0.8 yrs | 41 |
| Dental Assisting and Hygiene | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,901 | -$1,806 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 34 |
| Electrician Training | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,623 | +$9,916 | clears the bar | $13,963 | 1.4 yrs | 23 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,704 | +$17,997 | clears the bar | $14,120 | 0.8 yrs | 16 |
| Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,854 | -$3,853 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 16 |
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,228 | +$23,521 | clears the bar | $17,690 | 0.8 yrs | 10 |
| Auto Repair Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,905 | +$6,198 | clears the bar | $13,910 | 2.2 yrs | 8 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 9 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 3 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($37,707/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.