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Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: Parque Industrial La Montana Km09 Edif932, Aguadilla, PR 00605 · Phone: (787) 882-2828 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla is a private for-profit trade school in Aguadilla, PR offering auto mechanic and diesel mechanic programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla has an 80.5% completion rate, above the state average of 69.2%, with median graduate debt of $3,030 and median earnings of $24,632 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 93.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $21,840 | $22,680 | $28,780 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $24,010 | $40,110 | $56,540 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Puerto Rico (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 82 | $15,898 | $14,164 | $2,950 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 62 | $15,898 | $14,164 | $2,950 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $15,898 | $14,164 | $2,950 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $15,898 | $14,164 | $2,950 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla is a private for-profit trade school located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, in a midsize suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The school offers 4 programs across two program families, with the top programs being auto mechanic schools (152 completers) and diesel mechanic schools (20 completers).
Among the numbers reported for this campus: the completion rate is 80.5%, which is above the state average of 69.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $3,030, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,632. About 93.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus centers on hands-on auto and diesel mechanic training, which tends to appeal to students seeking direct-entry technical skills rather than a multi-year academic degree. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so anyone considering enrollment, including adult career-changers, should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and format. To verify accreditation status and review the federal outcome data cited above, prospective students can check the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges directly or search the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla offers 4 programs across auto mechanic and diesel mechanic program families. The top programs by completions are auto mechanic schools (152 completers) and diesel mechanic schools (20 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 93.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at this campus is 80.5%, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $3,030, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $24,632, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (787) 882-2828 or visit https://www.automeca.com/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla is a private for-profit school. This distinction matters because for-profit schools may have different tuition structures and outcomes than public or non-profit institutions, so comparing accreditation and Scorecard data is recommended.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and check outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?418782.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers hands-on auto and diesel mechanic training, which may suit those seeking direct-entry technical skills, but specific fit for adult career-changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla by phone at (787) 882-2828 or visit their website at https://www.automeca.com/ for application details.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.