Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 70% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is a private for-profit institution located in Hamden, Connecticut with approximately 402 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $20,549 per year. Typical graduates earn $41,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers here tell a reasonably encouraging story — graduates earn a median of $41,900 ten years out, and the median debt at graduation is a low $9,500, which is a better debt-to-earnings ratio than you'll see at many for-profit schools. At about $19,000 per year net price, costs are real but manageable if you stay focused and finish. This is worth considering if you want a trade-focused credential in the Hartford/New Haven area and are committed to completing the program, since for-profit completion rates can be inconsistent — confirm the graduation rate directly with the school before enrolling.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (402 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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