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Why Porter and Chester Institute?
PCI has been providing Career Training in
New England since 1946.
PCI has 9 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts
PCI is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges is a national accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.
In 2012, Porter and Chester Institute of Watertown received the School of Excellence Award from ACCSC which recognizes schools for their commitment to the expectations and rigors of ACCSC accreditation.
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Administrative Health Specialist
Administrative Health Specialist students typically obtain employment as Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (29-2071) or Medical Secretaries (43-6013). 
On-Time Graduation Rates
| 100% | (PCI) |
Placement Rate For 2012 (From the 2011-12 ACCSC annual report)
| 59.7% | (PCI) |
| For PCI Branford, this program is too new to have a placement rate scheduled yet. | |
Cost of Program
| $16,650 | Morning & Afternoon Tuition |
| $17,600 | Evening Tuition |
| $2,100 | Student Service Fee |
Median Loan Debt
| $9,458 | Federal (PCI) |
| $0 | Private (PCI) |
Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology students typically obtain employment
as Automotive Technicians and Repairers (49-3023).
On-Time Graduation Rates
| 99% | (PCI) |
| 96% | (PCI Branford only) |
Placement Rate For 2012 (From the 2011-12 ACCSC annual report)
| 73.9% | (PCI) |
| 86% | (PCI Branford only) |
Cost of Program (PCI & PCI Branford are identical)
| $24,920 | Morning & Afternoon Tuition |
| $25,980 | Evening Tuition |
| $3,200 | Student Service Fee |
Median Loan Debt
| $13,848 | Federal (PCI) |
| $0 | Private (PCI) |
| $13,848 | Federal (PCI Branford only) |
| $0 | Private (PCI Branford only) |
CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting & Design)
Computer-Aided Drafting & Design students typically obtain employment as Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011) or Mechanical Drafters (17-3013).
On-Time Graduation Rates
| Architectural and Civil CAD | |
|---|---|
| 93% | (PCI) |
| 90% | (PCI Branford only) |
| Mechanical and Electronic CAD | |
| 100% | (PCI) |
| 100% | (PCI Branford only) |
Placement Rate For 2012 (From the 2011-12 ACCSC annual report)
| Architectural and Civil CAD | |
|---|---|
| 60.9% | (PCI) |
| 63.6% | (PCI Branford only) |
| Mechanical and Electronic CAD | |
| 85.7% | (PCI) |
| 100% | (PCI Branford only) |
Cost of Program
| Architectural and Civil CAD | |
|---|---|
| $23,880 | Morning & Afternoon Tuition |
| $24,900 | Evening Tuition |
| $1,800 | Student Service Fee |
| Mechanical and Electronic CAD | |
| $23,880 | Morning & Afternoon Tuition |
| $24,900 | Evening Tuition |
| $2,000 | Student Service Fee |
Median Loan Debt
| Architectural and Civil CAD | |
|---|---|
| $13,848 | Federal (PCI) |
| $0 | Private (PCI) |
| $681 | Institutional (PCI) |
| $18,913 | Federal (PCI Branford only) |
| $0 | Private (PCI Branford only) |
| $0 | Institutional (PCI Branford only) |
| Mechanical and Electronic CAD | |
| $11,021 | Federal (PCI) |
| $0 | Private (PCI) |
| $0 | Federal (PCI Branford only) |
| $0 | Private (PCI Branford only) |
Computer & Network Technology
Computer & Network Technology students typically obtain employment as Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1142) or Computer Network Support Specialists (15-1152).
On-Time Graduation Rates
| 93% | (PCI) |
| 91% | (PCI Branford only) |
Placement Rate For 2012 (From the 2011-12 ACCSC annual report)
| 70.3% | (PCI) |
| 75% | (PCI Branford only) |
Cost of Program
| $24,920 | Morning & Afternoon Tuition |
| $25,980 | Evening Tuition |
| $2,800 | Student Service Fee |
Median Loan Debt
| $13,848 | Federal (PCI) |
| $0 | Private (PCI) |
| $0 | Institutional (PCI) |
| $13,848 | Federal (PCI Branford only) |
| $0 | Private (PCI Branford only) |
| $4,199 | Institutional (PCI Branford only) |
Dental Assistant students typically obtain employment as Dental Assistants (31-9091).
On-Time Graduation Rates
| 85% | (PCI) |
| 88% | (PCI Branford only) |
Placement Rate For 2012 (From the 2011-12 ACCSC annual report)
| 70.8% | (PCI) |
| 72.4% | (PCI Branford only) |
Cost of Program
| $16,650 | Morning & Afternoon Tuition |
| $17,640 | Evening Tuition |
| $2,200 | Student Service Fee |
Median Loan Debt
| $9,458 | Federal (PCI) |
| $0 | Private (PCI) |
| $1,765 | Institutional (PCI) |
| $9,458 | Federal (PCI Branford only) |
| $0 | Private (PCI Branford only) |
| $849 | Institutional (PCI Branford only) |
Electrical: Industrial, Commercial, Residential
Electrical students typically obtain employment as Electricians (47-2111).
On-Time Graduation Rates
| 97% | (PCI) |
| 100% | (PCI Branford only) |
Placement Rate For 2012 (From the 2011-12 ACCSC annual report)
| 72.8% | (PCI) |
| 83.8% | (PCI Branford only) |
Cost of Program
| $24,920 | Morning & Afternoon Tuition |
| $25,980 | Evening Tuition |
| $2,500 | Student Service Fee |
Median Loan Debt
| $13,848 | Federal (PCI) |
| $0 | Private (PCI) |
| $13,848 | Federal (PCI Branford only) |
| $0 | Private (PCI Branford only) |
| $2,724 | Institutional (PCI Branford only) |
Electronics Systems Technician students typically obtain
employment as Electronics Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers (49-2097) or Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (49-2092).
On-Time Graduation Rates
| 98% | (PCI) |
| 95% | (PCI Branford only) |
Placement Rate For 2011 (From the 2011-12 ACCSC annual report)
| 60.8% | (PCI) |
| 92.3% | (PCI Branford only) |
Cost of Program
| $23,880 | Morning & Afternoon Tuition |
| $24,900 | Evening Tuition |
| $3,100 | Student Service Fee |
Median Loan Debt
| $9,662 | Federal (PCI) |
| $0 | Private (PCI) |
| $1,524 | Institutional (PCI) |
| $8,826 | Federal (PCI Branford only) |
| $0 | Private (PCI Branford only) |
| $263 | Institutional (PCI Branford only) |
HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration)
HVAC/R students typically obtain employment as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021).
On-Time Graduation Rates
| 94% | (PCI) |
| 93% | (PCI Branford only) |
Placement Rate For 2012 (From the 2011-12 ACCSC annual report)
| 61.4% | (PCI) |
| 58.1% | (PCI Branford only) |
Cost of Program
| $24,920 | Morning & Afternoon Tuition |
| $25,980 | Evening Tuition |
| $2,300 | Student Service Fee |
Median Loan Debt
| $13,848 | Federal (PCI) |
| $0 | Private (PCI) |
| $0 | Institutional (PCI) |
| $13,848 | Federal (PCI Branford only) |
| $0 | Private (PCI Branford only) |
| $2,130 | Institutional (PCI Branford only) |
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant students typically obtain employment as Medical Assistants (31-9092).
On-Time Graduation Rates
| 81% | (PCI) |
| 83% | (PCI Branford only) |
Placement Rate For 2012 (From the 2011-12 ACCSC annual report)
| 64.6% | (PCI) |
| 80.6% | (PCI Branford only) |
Cost of Program
| $16,680 | Morning & Afternoon Tuition |
| $17,640 | Evening Tuition |
| $2,100 | Student Service Fee |
Median Loan Debt
| $9,458 | Federal (PCI) |
| $0 | Private (PCI) |
| $1,914 | Institutional (PCI) |
| $9,458 | Federal (PCI Branford only) |
| $0 | Private (PCI Branford only) |
| $0 | Institutional (PCI Branford only) |
Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing students typically obtain employment Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061).
On-Time Graduation Rates
| 94% | (PCI) |
| 100% | (PCI Branford only) |
Placement Rate For 2012 (From the 2011-12 ACCSC annual report)
| 82.1% | (PCI) |
| For PCI Branford, this program is too new to have a placement rate scheduled yet. | |
Cost of Program
| $34,950 | Tuition |
| $2,700 | Student Service Fee |
Median Loan Debt
| $16,459 | Federal (PCI) |
| $0 | Private (PCI) |
| $9,685 | Institutional (PCI) |
| $16,459 | Federal (PCI Branford only) |
| $0 | Private (PCI Branford only) |
| $10,616 | Institutional (PCI Branford only) |
Please see page 20 of the PCI Catalog for further description of the ACCSC placement rate formula used in these calculations.
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