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Century College
San Juan, Puerto Rico · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: Calle Teniente Cesar Gonzalez #680, San Juan, PR 00918 · Phone: (787) 724-3017 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Century College is a private for-profit trade school in San Juan, PR offering cosmetology, esthetician, and barber programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Century College has a 90.0% completion rate, above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $19,462, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Century College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 100.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,840 | $22,090 | $22,910 |
| Skincare specialists | $22,410 | $23,440 | $27,150 |
| Barbers (U.S.) | $28,600 | $38,210 | $58,960 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 102 | $8,667 | $10,793 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 96 | $8,667 | $10,793 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 68 | $8,667 | $10,793 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 53 | $8,667 | $10,793 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 30 | $8,667 | $10,793 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $8,667 | $10,793 | not reported |
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
Century College is a private for-profit trade and career school located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV funds) to help cover costs. The campus awards programs mostly in cosmetology, esthetician training, and barbering, with cosmetology schools, esthetician schools, and barber schools making up its top program families across 6 total programs offered.
Century College enrolls 678 undergraduate students, with 357 trade completers reported. Its completion rate stands at 90.0%, which is above the state average of 69.2% for Puerto Rico. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,462. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Notably, 100.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need.
This campus may suit students pursuing short, hands-on programs in personal care trades such as cosmetology, esthetics, or barbering, rather than multi-year associate degrees, though program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the Council on Occupational Education's records and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided by the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Century College offers 6 programs, with the top ones being cosmetology schools, esthetician schools, and barber schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Century College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. In fact, 100.0% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 90.0%, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (787) 724-3017 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,462, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 directly at (787) 724-3017 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Century College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
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 duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?436553.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers programs in cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering, which are typically shorter, hands-on trade programs; specific scheduling or format details for career changers are not reported for this campus in federal data, so contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Century College by phone at (787) 724-3017 or visit its website at https://www.centurycollege.edu/ for application information.
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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.