Porter & Chester Institute

Porter & Chester Institute is a private for-profit less-than-two-year institution located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in a midsize city setting. The institute enrolls 2,478 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.83 out of 100. The completion rate is 49% (IPEDS 2023) and the retention rate is 61% (IPEDS 2023).

Porter & Chester Institute offers a wide range of trade and healthcare certificate programs at the one- to two-year level. Trade programs include Electrician, Plumbing Technology, Welding Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, and Computer Installation and Repair Technology. Healthcare and technical offerings include Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Architectural Drafting and CAD/CADD.

Located in Bridgeport, CT, Connecticut's largest city, Porter & Chester Institute serves a substantial student population seeking hands-on trade and healthcare training across multiple Connecticut campuses. Its broad program offerings address ongoing demand for skilled tradespeople and healthcare support professionals in the region.