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Porter & Chester Institute

Private for-profit Bridgeport, CT · Urban · New England · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
47%
Graduation Rate
$41,588
Earnings (10yr)
$18,348
Net Price
1,373
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Overview

Porter & Chester Institute has a graduation rate of 47%. This figure highlights the challenges many students face in completing their programs. Despite this, the school serves a diverse student body, with 57% of students receiving Pell Grants, indicating significant support for low-income families.

The earnings potential for graduates is notable. Ten years after graduation, alumni report median earnings of $41,588. While the graduation rate may seem low, the financial outcomes suggest that those who complete their programs can achieve stable, middle-class income levels. The data does not provide a full picture of economic mobility, but it hints at opportunities for those who persist.

Students at Porter & Chester Institute can expect a net price of $18,348, with a median debt of $12,000 upon graduation. This financial framework may appeal to students looking for vocational training in fields like Health Professions, Construction Trades, and Information Technology. Those who thrive here are likely to be motivated individuals seeking practical skills for immediate employment.

How Porter Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation47%Earnings 10yr$42KNet Price$18KRetention49%Median Debt$12KPell Grant Rate57%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$18K$0-30K$17K$30-48K$20K$48-75K$23K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,349
In-State Tuition
$14,349
Out-of-State
$18,348
Avg Net Price
$12,000
Median Debt
57%
Pell Grant Rate
60%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$17,540
Family Income $0–$30K
$16,886
Family Income $30K–$48K
$20,045
Family Income $48K–$75K
$23,441
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$37,807
6 Years After Entry
$42,106
8 Years
$41,588
10 Years
0.29x
Debt-to-Earnings
62%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$37,807 6yr $42,106 8yr $41,588 10yr

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 49%
Diversity Index 0.77
First-Gen Students 54%

Top Programs

Health Professions 39%
Construction Trades 30%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 23%
Precision Production 4%
Computer Science & IT 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region New England
Accreditor Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
37%
White
21%
Hispanic
29%
Black
31%
Asian
2%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

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