About this college
Porter & Chester Institute is a private institution in Bridgeport, CT. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.
Who it serves
Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.
Programs with graduate earnings
8
Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year
$18,348
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Program value
Rated by program
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Programs & graduate outcomes
Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
Poor Value
1.3× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$46,433
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$56,166
Est. total cost
$36,513
Net price × program length
Median debt
$17,690
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
Poor Value
1.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$41,210
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$56,898
Est. total cost
$36,513
Net price × program length
Median debt
$14,120
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: High
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: High
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
Poor Value
1.0× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$36,153
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$50,674
Est. total cost
$36,513
Net price × program length
Median debt
$13,880
Math in school
High
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: High
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
Poor Value
0.9× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$33,936
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$55,238
Est. total cost
$36,513
Net price × program length
Median debt
$14,120
Math in school
High
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: High
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
Poor Value
0.9× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$32,164
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$51,208
Est. total cost
$36,513
Net price × program length
Median debt
$13,910
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: High
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
Poor Value
0.9× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$31,910
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$43,193
Est. total cost
$36,513
Net price × program length
Median debt
$13,910
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: High
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: Moderate
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
Poor Value
0.8× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$28,917
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$38,066
Est. total cost
$36,513
Net price × program length
Median debt
$9,500
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: High
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating
Poor Value
0.8× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$28,876
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$50,269
Est. total cost
$36,513
Net price × program length
Median debt
$12,360
Math in school
High
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: High
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
How the fit ratings work
Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.
Campus safety
Compared with other colleges
Below Average
Reported safety incidents per 1,000 students / year0.0
3-year reported incidents0
Official U.S. Department of Education campus-safety data through 2024. The rate is the annualized number of institution-reported on-campus criminal offenses per 1,000 students across the latest three reported years. The comparison label shows how that reported rate compares with other matched colleges. It is not a safety grade, and reporting practices, campus setting and campus structure can differ.