Porter & Chester Institute (130174)

www.porterchester.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,550

0.0321% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$20,522

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

5.38%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

2,146

72% Full-Time

About

Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is a higher education institution located in null. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) were Electrician (223 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (169 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (144 degrees).

In 2022, 967 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Porter & Chester Institute (130174). 45% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (420 degrees), 1.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (227 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is $15,550, which is $2,868 more than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) was 5.38%, corresponding to 96 out of the 1785 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is $15,550, which is $2,868 more than the national average for ($12,682).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,522.

In 2022, 78% of undergraduate students attending Porter & Chester Institute (130174) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,550

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) was $15,550. The cost of tuition at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is $2,868 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

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Average Net Price

$20,522

2022 Value

14.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Porter & Chester Institute (130174) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,522. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Porter & Chester Institute (130174) grew by 14.6%.

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 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 $2,040. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.6% 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

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4% with respect to 2021, when 75% 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.

5.38%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) was 5.38%, which represents 96 out of the 1785 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 2,146 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is 1,546 students and the part-time enrollment is 600. This means that 72% 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 30.5% Hispanic or Latino, 27.9% Black or African American, 22.1% White, 3.96% Two or More Races, 1.4% Asian, 0.326% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (16.4%), followed by White Male (15.8%) and Black or African American Female (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,146 students. The full-time enrollment at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is 1,546 and the part-time enrollment is 600.

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

55%

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 (130174) was 55%.

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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
654 enrolled students
Black or African American
598 enrolled students
White
475 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is 30.5% Hispanic or Latino, 27.9% Black or African American, 22.1% White, 3.96% Two or More Races, 1.4% Asian, 0.326% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 97 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 (420 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (227 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is Electrician (223 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (169 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (144 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (276 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (269 degrees), and Health (403 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 (1,396,887 people), Medical & health services managers (152,360 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 (130174) in 2022 are Construction (276 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (269 degrees), Health (403 degrees), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (9 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 (130174) are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) are Construction (276 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (269 degrees), Health (403 degrees), Engineering Technologies (10 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (9 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 (130174) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,490,966 people), Outpatient care centers (239,525 people), Elementary & secondary schools (229,603 people), Offices of physicians (203,853 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (143,407 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 (2022)

Electrician
223 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
169 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
144 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) was Electrician with 223 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

532

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

435

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 532 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute (130174), which is 1.22 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (435).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 210 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) in Electrician, which is 16.2 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 163 degrees were awarded to men at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) in Medical Assistant, which is 27.2 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

62%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 62% 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, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% 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)

White
420 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
227 degrees awarded
Black or African American
207 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is white (420 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (227 degrees).

2.9% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
289 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
139 degrees awarded
White Female
131 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Porter & Chester Institute (130174) is white male (289 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (139 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$13.5M

2022 Salaries

2.86%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Porter & Chester Institute (130174) paid a median of $13.5M in salaries, a 2.86% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 18.9% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 8.09% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

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