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D'Mart Institute

Barranquitas, Puerto Rico · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schoolsBarber schoolsElectrician schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsCNA classes
70%completion rate · Puerto Rico avg 69%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$15,851median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$17,340median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$16,412annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: Carr 156 Km 17.3 Barrio Honduras, Barranquitas, PR 00794 · Phone: 78726303531021 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

D'Mart Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Barranquitas, PR offering cosmetology, barbering, and electrician programs, accredited by ACCSC.

D'Mart Institute has a 70.4% completion rate, near the state average of 69.2%, and median earnings of $17,340 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at D'Mart Institute is $16,412, and the school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), with 59.2% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
D'Mart Institute D'Mart Institute: 70.4% 70.4% Puerto Rico average Puerto Rico average: 69.2% 69.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$21,840$22,090$22,910
Barbers (U.S.)$28,600$38,210$58,960
Electricians$27,840$37,440$46,670
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$21,840$22,680$28,780
Nursing assistants$21,840$22,850$37,310

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 75 $6,428 $9,273 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 63 $6,428 $9,273 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 39 $6,428 $9,273 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, under 300 hours 31 not reported $20,596 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 29 $6,428 $9,273 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 28 $6,428 $9,273 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 20 not reported $20,596 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 17 $6,428 $9,273 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, under 300 hours 10 $6,428 $9,273 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 6 $6,428 $9,273 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported $12,776 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 4 $9,487 $10,247 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.

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About this school

D'Mart Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and is approved for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for programs. The campus offers 12 programs across fields including cosmetology, barbering, electrical work, auto mechanics, and CNA training, with its most-completed programs being cosmetology schools (164 completers), barber schools (103), and electrician schools (51).

In terms of outcomes, D'Mart Institute has a completion rate of 70.4%, which is near the state average of 69.2%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,340. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $16,412. About 59.2% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students interested in shorter, hands-on trade programs such as cosmetology, barbering, or electrical work rather than multi-year degree paths, based on the program families listed. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on specific program length and schedule, which are not detailed here — contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation and review the latest federal outcome data yourself, check the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges' records and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

D'Mart Institute offers 12 programs across fields including cosmetology, barbering, electrical work, auto mechanics, and CNA classes. The most-completed programs are cosmetology schools (164 completers), barber schools (103), and electrician schools (51).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, D'Mart Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, D'Mart Institute participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 59.2% 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 D'Mart Institute is 70.4%, which is near the 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 78726303531021 or visit dmartpr.com for more information.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $17,340, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance at D'Mart Institute is $16,412.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

D'Mart Institute is a private for-profit school. This distinction can matter because for-profit schools may have different tuition structures and outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at 78726303531021 or via dmartpr.com to confirm program durations.

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 review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?418773.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers short-format trade programs like cosmetology, barbering, and electrical training, which are often structured for career-focused students, but specific scheduling or format details for adult learners are not reported in this data. Contact the school to confirm fit for your situation.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach D'Mart Institute by phone at 78726303531021 or visit their website at https://www.dmartpr.com/ for application information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

This data does not include comparisons with other nearby schools; you can review the College Scorecard at collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?418773 to compare outcomes across institutions.

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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.

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