Porter & Chester Institute
Private for-profit in Bridgeport, CT. 9 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, Drafting/CAD, electrician, HVAC and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 128 | $64,388 | $23,446 | $266 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 104 | $48,757 | $16,535 | $188 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 18 | $47,333 | $16,535 | $188 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 88 | $44,695 | $16,449 | $187 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 199 | $42,734 | $14,120 | $160 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 107 | $37,513 | $12,965 | $147 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 104 | $35,455 | $11,927 | $136 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | – | $32,218 | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 11 | not reported | $12,965 | $147 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $32,218 one year out, 40% above the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technology (certificate): graduates earned $47,333 one year out, 3% above the national median for Drafting/CAD certificate programs ($45,869).
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (certificate): graduates earned $42,734 one year out, 4% below the national median for electrician certificate programs ($44,727).
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $48,757 one year out, 15% above the national median for HVAC certificate programs ($42,250).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport (Bridgeport, CT), about 2 miles away
- University of Bridgeport (Bridgeport, CT), about 2 miles away
- American Institute of Healthcare & Technology (Stratford, CT), about 3 miles away
- Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, CT), about 3 miles away
- Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton (Shelton, CT), about 6 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Electrician & Power Line: Do your classroom hours count toward my state's licensing requirement?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.