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Dewey University-Hato Rey

Hato Rey, Puerto Rico · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsPharmacy technician programsMedical billing & coding programs
not reportedcompletion rate · Puerto Rico avg 69%
$5,185median debt of graduates
$17,132median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$19,761median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (Accredited)
Address: Barbosa Ave #427 3rd Floor - Malco Bldg, Hato Rey, PR 00910 · Phone: 78771089990 · 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.

Dewey University-Hato Rey is a private non-profit trade school in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico offering medical assistant, pharmacy technician, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Dewey University-Hato Rey is $5,185 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $19,761; campus completion rate is not reported, though the state average is 69.2%.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Dewey University-Hato Rey; the school participates in federal Title IV aid, and 93.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$22,380$46,120$59,990
Pharmacy technicians$23,030$29,520$43,130
Medical records specialists$21,900$27,990$39,680

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
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 8 $13,281 not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 4 $13,281 not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 4 $15,352 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.

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About this school

Dewey University-Hato Rey is a private non-profit trade and career school located in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, in a large-city setting. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Its programs are concentrated in healthcare support fields, with the top offerings being medical assistant programs, pharmacy technician programs, and medical billing & coding programs.

Federal data shows this campus enrolls 244 undergraduate students, with 16 trade program completers. Completion rate for this campus specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 69.2%; how this campus compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $5,185, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $19,761. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. A large share of students, 93.7%, receive Pell Grants, indicating the student population is largely low-income.

This campus may suit students interested in short, focused healthcare-support training such as medical assisting, pharmacy technician work, or medical billing and coding, rather than longer associate-degree pathways. Whether the programs fit an adult career-changer's schedule is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Dewey University-Hato Rey offers medical assistant programs, pharmacy technician programs, and medical billing & coding programs, totaling 3 program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with a current status of 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.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 69.2%, but a direct comparison is not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $5,185, according to federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $19,761, per federal Scorecard 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 directly for current tuition figures.

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

Dewey University-Hato Rey is a private non-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and how surplus revenue is used compared to for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for exact program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?443562.

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

Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; the program mix of short healthcare-support training suggests possible relevance, but scheduling details are not available.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm requirements for roles like medical assistant or pharmacy technician.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Dewey University-Hato Rey by phone at 78771089990 or visit https://dewey.edu/ for application details.

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

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare similar programs in the region.

Nearby trade and career schools in Puerto Rico

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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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