Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,576

9.51% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$21,470

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

7.33%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

426

94.4% Full-Time

About

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is a higher education institution located in null. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) were HVAC Maintenance (41 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (34 degrees), and Electrician (23 degrees).

In 2022, 160 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002). 53.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (52 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is $14,576, which is $1,894 more than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) was 7.33%, corresponding to 14 out of the 191 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is $14,576, which is $1,894 more than the national average for ($12,682).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,470.

In 2022, 78% of undergraduate students attending Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,576

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) was $14,576. The cost of tuition at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is $1,894 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

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Average Net Price

$21,470

2022 Value

0.562%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,470. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) grew by 0.562%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$11,560

Room and Board

$2,013

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) was of $11,560 in 2022. The cost of room and board decreased by 11.1% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,013. The cost of books and supplies increased by 15% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 5.41% with respect to 2021, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.33%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) was 7.33%, which represents 14 out of the 191 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) had a total enrollment of 426 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is 402 students and the part-time enrollment is 24. This means that 94.4% of students enrolled at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002), both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.8% Black or African American, 24.6% White, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.93% Two or More Races, and 2.35% Asian.

Students enrolled at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (19.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.7%) and Black or African American Male (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 426 students. The full-time enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is 402 and the part-time enrollment is 24.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

49%

2022 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 (129002) was 49%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
131 enrolled students
White
105 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is 30.8% Black or African American, 24.6% White, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.93% Two or More Races, and 2.35% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 12 more women than men received degrees from Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is black or african american (52 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is HVAC Maintenance (41 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (34 degrees) and Electrician (23 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (32 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (65 degrees), and Health (60 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 (129002) are Registered nurses (1,396,740 people), Medical & health services managers (152,191 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,815 people), Pharmacists (134,189 people), and Physicians (108,220 people).

The most specialized majors at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) in 2022 are Construction (32 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (65 degrees), Health (60 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (3 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (129002) are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) are Construction (32 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (65 degrees), Health (60 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (3 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (129002) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,489,968 people), Outpatient care centers (239,343 people), Elementary & secondary schools (227,828 people), Offices of physicians (203,445 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (142,333 people).

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 (129002).

Most Common (2022)

HVAC Maintenance
41 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
34 degrees awarded
Electrician
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) was HVAC Maintenance with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002), which is 0.86 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (86).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) in HVAC Maintenance. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) in Dental Assisting, which is 16 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 58% of students graduating from Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
52 degrees awarded
White
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is black or african american (52 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (52 degrees).

1.88% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
30 degrees awarded
White Male
27 degrees awarded
White Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is black or african american female (30 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (27 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.65M

2022 Salaries

4.58%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) paid a median of $1.65M in salaries, a 4.58% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 33.1% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 11.1% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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