Porter & Chester Institute
Bridgeport, Connecticut · Private, for-profit · 1,373 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 8 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 | $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). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,971 | +$15,264 | clears the bar | $14,120 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,081 | +$1,374 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 6.9 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,224 | +$22,517 | clears the bar | $14,120 | 0.6 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,894 | -$813 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,388 | +$22,681 | clears the bar | $17,690 | 0.8 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,988 | +$8,281 | clears the bar | $13,910 | 1.7 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,607 | +$6,900 | clears the bar | $12,360 | 1.8 yrs |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,849 | +$20,142 | clears the bar | $13,880 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,748 | +$14,041 | clears the bar | $13,910 | 1 yr |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,285 | -$422 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 57% of students receive Pell grants · 45% 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.