Is Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden worth it?

Hamden, CT · Private for-profit · Less than 2-year

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Hamden, Connecticut (large suburb). It awarded 211 certificates in 2024, most often in electrician; heating, air conditioning; and medical assistant.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$38,028

Median earnings 4 years after

$46,281

Median earnings 10 years after

$42,914

Average net price

$20,549

Completion rate

32%

Completions (2024)

211

Years to pay back

1.8 years

Students (undergrad)

402

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificate$39,745$47,62355
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$53,457$61,22849
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Undergraduate certificate$40,075$55,38547
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$28,583$35,90139
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$37,816$55,70437
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$33,379$43,90523
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$34,069$33,85420
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Plumbing and Related Water Supply ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
ElectricianCertificate 1-2 yrs60
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs41
Medical/Clinical AssistantCertificate 1-2 yrs30
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs25
Plumbing Technology/PlumberCertificate 1-2 yrs20
Dental Assisting/AssistantCertificate 1-2 yrs16
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs15
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs4
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADDCertificate 1-2 yrs0

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Sources: federal figures for Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Connecticut. Counts under 10 are not published.

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