Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002)

www.porterchester.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,576

2023 Average Net Price

$16,459

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

333

91.9% Full-Time

About

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is a higher education institution located in None. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) were Electrician (42 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (36 degrees), and Plumber (17 degrees).

In 2023, 171 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002). 32.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 67.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (46 degrees), 1.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (44 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is $14,576, which is $764 more than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 272 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is $14,576, which is $764 more than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,459.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,576

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, 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 $764 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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Average Net Price

$16,459

2023 Value

23.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,459. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) grew by 23.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) (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

$2,053

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) 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 $2,053. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.99% 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

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.56% with respect to 2022, when 78% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 272 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 333 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is 306 students and the part-time enrollment is 27. This means that 91.9% 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 30.9% Hispanic or Latino, 29.1% Black or African American, 19.2% White, 4.8% Two or More Races, 3% Asian, and 0.601% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (17.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 333 students. The full-time enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is 306 and the part-time enrollment is 27.

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

65%

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 of Hamden (129002) was 65%.

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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
103 enrolled students
Black or African American
97 enrolled students
White
64 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is 30.9% Hispanic or Latino, 29.1% Black or African American, 19.2% White, 4.8% Two or More Races, 3% Asian, and 0.601% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 59 fewer 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 white (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (44 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is Electrician (42 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (36 degrees) and Plumber (17 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (59 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (64 degrees), and Health (48 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 (1,454,552 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 of Hamden (129002) in 2023 are Construction (59 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (64 degrees), Health (48 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 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 of Hamden (129002) 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 of Hamden (129002) are Construction (59 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (64 degrees), Health (48 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 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 of Hamden (129002) 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 of Hamden (129002).

Most Common (2023)

Electrician
42 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
36 degrees awarded
Plumber
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) was Electrician with 42 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

115

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002), which is 2.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (56).

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 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) in Electrician, which is 9.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to women at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) in Dental Assisting. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% 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, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% 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
46 degrees awarded
Black or African American
44 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is white (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (44 degrees).

17.5% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
38 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) is white male (38 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (22 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.95M

2023 Salaries

18.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden (129002) paid a median of $1.95M in salaries, a 18.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.58% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 33.1% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

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