Porter & Chester Institute (130174)

www.porterchester.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,550

2023 Average Net Price

$18,206

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,405

85.3% Full-Time

About

Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is a higher education institution located in None. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) were Electrician (199 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (128 degrees), and Medical Assistant (107 degrees).

In 2023, 828 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Porter & Chester Institute (130174). 42.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (239 degrees), 1.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (219 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is $15,550, which is $1,738 more than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,728 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is $15,550, which is $1,738 more than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,206.

In 2023, 63% of undergraduate students attending Porter & Chester Institute (130174) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,550

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) was $15,550. The cost of tuition at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is $1,738 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Porter & Chester Institute (130174) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,206

2023 Value

11.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Porter & Chester Institute (130174) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,206. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Porter & Chester Institute (130174) grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Porter & Chester Institute (130174) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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

$2,040

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) was of $11,560 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,040. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 19.2% with respect to 2022, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1728 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 (130174) had a total enrollment of 1,405 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is 1,199 students and the part-time enrollment is 206. This means that 85.3% of students enrolled at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Porter & Chester Institute (130174), both undergraduate and graduate, is 27.5% Black or African American, 26.8% White, 22% Hispanic or Latino, 4.98% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 4.34% Two or More Races, 1.42% Asian, and 0.285% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (17%), followed by Black or African American Male (14.2%) and Black or African American Female (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,405 students. The full-time enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is 1,199 and the part-time enrollment is 206.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2023 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 (130174) was 61%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
386 enrolled students
White
376 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
309 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is 27.5% Black or African American, 26.8% White, 22% Hispanic or Latino, 4.98% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 4.34% Two or More Races, 1.42% Asian, and 0.285% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 128 fewer women than men received degrees from Porter & Chester Institute (130174). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is white (239 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (219 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is Electrician (199 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (128 degrees) and Medical Assistant (107 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Porter & Chester Institute (130174), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (240 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (220 degrees), and Health (339 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 (130174) are Registered nurses (1,454,552 people), Medical & health services managers (157,474 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,332 people), Pharmacists (133,617 people), and Physicians (108,626 people).

The most specialized majors at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) in 2023 are Construction (240 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (220 degrees), Health (339 degrees), Engineering Technologies (18 degrees), and Precision Production (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 (130174) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) are Construction (240 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (220 degrees), Health (339 degrees), Engineering Technologies (18 degrees), and Precision Production (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 (130174) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (130174).

Most Common (2023)

Electrician
199 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
128 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
107 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) was Electrician with 199 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

478

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

350

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 478 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute (130174), which is 1.37 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (350).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 186 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) in Electrician, which is 14.3 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 123 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 24.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Porter & Chester Institute (130174) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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 (2023)

White
239 degrees awarded
Black or African American
219 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
199 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is white (239 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (219 degrees).

12.7% of degree recipients (105 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
157 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
114 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
110 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is white male (157 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (114 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$11.1M

2023 Salaries

17.6%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Porter & Chester Institute (130174) paid a median of $11.1M in salaries, a 17.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.86% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 18.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

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