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Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

Hamden, Connecticut · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 402 students · HVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Avg net price / yr
$20,549
cheaper than 20% of comparable schools
Completion rate
36.5%
Median debt at completion
$12,350
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$42,914
earns ~$2,088.4 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is a private for-profit school in Hamden, CT that mainly awards certificates. It serves adult students seeking entry-level training in healthcare, HVAC, and vehicle repair. The school reports a 70.3% share of students receiving Pell Grants.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $20,549. Median student debt at completion is $12,350. The overall completion rate is reported at 36.5%. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are $42,914.

Reported median earnings are 15% above the national median ($37,234) for comparable schools.

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70.3% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for HVAC programs in Connecticut.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$41,565
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificate$33,281
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$30,554
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificate$29,685
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificate$29,413
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$24,863
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$28,598
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

How many students at this school receive Pell Grants?
70.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers certificates in Practical Nursing, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, Electrical installation, Dental Support, Medical Assisting, Plumbing, and Electrical/Electronics repair, plus two additional programs.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
The median earnings 2 years after completion for Practical Nursing graduates are $41,565.
How many students finish their program?
The overall completion rate is reported at 36.5%.
Is this school public or private?
It is a private for-profit school.

Other options in Connecticut

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Porter & Chester InstituteBridgeport$18,34847.1%$41,588
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 129002. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.