Porter & Chester Institute
Bridgeport, Connecticut · Private, for-profit
Of 10 assessed programs, 8 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 | $17,540 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,886 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,045 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,936 |
| $110k and up | $23,441 |
| All families (average) | $18,348 |
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
10 of 13 programs could be assessed 77% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician Training | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,971 | +$15,264 | clears the bar | $14,120 | 0.9 yrs | 223 |
| Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,081 | +$1,374 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 6.9 yrs | 169 |
| HVAC Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,224 | +$22,517 | clears the bar | $14,120 | 0.6 yrs | 144 |
| Dental Assisting and Hygiene | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,894 | -$813 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 129 |
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,388 | +$22,681 | clears the bar | $17,690 | 0.8 yrs | 105 |
| Auto Repair Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,988 | +$8,281 | clears the bar | $13,910 | 1.7 yrs | 87 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,607 | +$6,900 | clears the bar | $12,360 | 1.8 yrs | 38 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,849 | +$20,142 | clears the bar | $13,880 | 0.7 yrs | 10 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,748 | +$14,041 | clears the bar | $13,910 | 1.0 yrs | insufficient data |
| Healthcare Administration | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,285 | -$422 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 53 |
| Cosmetology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 9 |
| Precision Metalworking | 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.