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Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc
Arecibo, Puerto Rico · Private non-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: #68 Calle Puro Girau, Arecibo, PR 00612 · Phone: (787) 879-3300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc is a private non-profit trade school in Arecibo, PR offering electrician, cosmetology, and LPN programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 23.1% completion rate versus a 69.2% state average, and graduates earn a median of $19,432 ten years after entry. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc is reported at $16,093, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid. About 93.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $27,840 | $37,440 | $46,670 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,840 | $22,090 | $22,910 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $23,120 | $30,760 | $46,820 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | 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
Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc is a private non-profit trade and career school located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal Title IV programs, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus's top programs are electrician schools, cosmetology schools, and LPN/LVN programs, with electrician training being the largest of the three.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 23.1%, which is below the state average of 69.2%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $19,432. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $16,093. About 93.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that most students at this campus come from lower-income backgrounds. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This small campus, with 76 undergraduate students and 13 trade program completers, may suit students seeking short, hands-on training in a specific trade rather than a multi-year degree program, though program lengths themselves are not detailed in the data provided. Given the below-average completion rate, prospective students should ask the school directly about program structure, schedules, and support services. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome data independently, check the Council on Occupational Education's records and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers electrician schools, cosmetology schools, and LPN/LVN programs, with electrician training being the largest program by enrollment.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it 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 aid programs, and 93.5% 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 23.1%, which is below the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (787) 879-3300 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,432, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $16,093.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
It is a private non-profit school; non-profit status can affect institutional priorities and how surplus revenue is used, though it does not itself guarantee outcomes.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (787) 879-3300 or via https://www.ceticollege.com/ for program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?443100.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data; contact the school directly to ask about scheduling options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (787) 879-3300 or visit its website at https://www.ceticollege.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.