Is Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden worth it?
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
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $39,745 | $47,623 | 55 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $53,457 | $61,228 | 49 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $40,075 | $55,385 | 47 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $28,583 | $35,901 | 39 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $37,816 | $55,704 | 37 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $33,379 | $43,905 | 23 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $34,069 | $33,854 | 20 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 60 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 41 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 25 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 20 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 15 |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 4 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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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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