Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

www.porterchester.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $14,576
    2024 Average Net Price
    $19,586
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    402
    70.6% Full-Time

    About

    Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is a higher education institution located in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden were Electrician (60 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (41 degrees), and Medical Assistant (30 degrees).

    In 2024, 211 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden. 34.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 65.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (58 degrees), 1.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (55 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is $14,576, which is $−1,587 less than the national average for ($16,163).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is $14,576, which is $1,587 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,586.

    In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $14,576
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden was $14,576. The cost of tuition at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is $−1,587 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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    Average Net Price

    $19,586
    2024 Value
    19%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,586. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden grew by 19%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    83%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    12%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    83% of undergraduate students at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 9.21% with respect to 2023, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden had a total enrollment of 402 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is 284 students and the part-time enrollment is 118. This means that 70.6% of students enrolled at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41% Black or African American, 26.4% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% White, 4.98% Two or More Races, 0.746% Asian, and 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (19.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    70.6%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 402 students. The full-time enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is 284 and the part-time enrollment is 118.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    30%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden was 30%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      165 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      106 enrolled students
    3. White
      81 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is 41% Black or African American, 26.4% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% White, 4.98% Two or More Races, 0.746% Asian, and 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 67 fewer women than men received degrees from Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is white (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (55 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is Electrician (60 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (41 degrees) and Medical Assistant (30 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (80 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (60 degrees), and Health (71 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden are Registered nurses (1,492,222 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,164 people), Medical & health services managers (162,429 people), Pharmacists (134,360 people), and Other managers (114,528 people).

    The most specialized majors at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden in 2024 are Construction (80 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (60 degrees), Health (71 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden are Construction (80 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (60 degrees), Health (71 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,599,151 people), Outpatient care centers (277,459 people), Elementary & secondary schools (255,679 people), Offices of physicians (201,036 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (153,578 people).

    The most specialized majors at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden are Construction (80 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (60 degrees), Health (71 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Electrician
      60 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC Maintenance
      41 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Assistant
      30 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden was Electrician with 60 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    139
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    72
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 139 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden, which is 1.93 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (72).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden in Electrician, which is 29 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden in Medical Assistant, which is 14 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    25%
    100% Completion Time
    43%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 25% of students graduating from Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      58 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      55 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      50 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is white (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (55 degrees).

    17.1% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      82 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      74 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      69 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is white male (82 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (74 degrees).

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