Porter & Chester Institute
Porter & Chester Institute is a trade school or training center in Bridgeport, Connecticut offering plumbing technology.
- Type: Trade school or training center
- Address: 156 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610
- Phone: (860) 529-2519
- Website: porterchester.edu
- Control: Private for-profit
- Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Plumbing programs at Porter & Chester Institute
| Program | Credential | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing technology | Certificate, 1 to under 2 years | – | Ask the school |
What to expect
Trade schools and training centers run focused plumbing courses that put you in the shop quickly, from a few weeks of pre-apprenticeship classes to certificates of several months. Expect hands-on work with pipe, fixtures and tools plus the basics of plumbing code. Ask about class schedules, total cost including tools, financial aid, and how graduates move into apprenticeships or jobs with local contractors.
Graduate results
- Graduates of the certificate program earn a median $39,712 a year about two years after finishing. Median student debt is $13,910.
The graduation rate at Porter & Chester Institute is 58%.
What plumbers earn in Connecticut
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Connecticut earn a median $77,280 a year ($37.16 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,670 and the top 10% earn over $102,990. Nationally the median is $63,800. See plumber pay in every state.
Other plumbing programs near Bridgeport
New Haven Job Corps Center
Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden
Industrial Management Training Institute
Southern Westchester Boces
Plumbers Local 200 JAC
United Service Workers #355 JATC
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