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Dewey University-Manati

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

Electrician schoolsMedical billing & coding programsPharmacy technician programsEMT & paramedic training
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: Road 604, Km. 49.1, Barrio Tierras Nuevas Saliente, Manati, PR 00674 · Phone: (787) 710-8999 · 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-Manati is a private non-profit trade school in Manati, Puerto Rico, offering electrician, medical billing and coding, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Dewey University-Manati carry a median debt of $5,185 and earn a median of $19,761 ten years after entry; completion rate compared to the state average is not reported.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Dewey University-Manati; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 94.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Electricians$27,840$37,440$46,670
Medical records specialists$21,900$27,990$39,680
Pharmacy technicians$23,030$29,520$43,130
Emergency medical technicians$21,840$27,610$32,790

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
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 22 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 10 $15,352 not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 1 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 1 $13,281 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-Manati is a private non-profit trade and career school located in Manati, Puerto Rico. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for eligible programs. The campus offers four program families, with the largest enrollments in electrician schools, medical billing and coding programs, and pharmacy technician programs.

Federal data shows the campus enrolled 221 undergraduates, with 34 trade program completers. The completion rate for this campus compared with the state average of 69.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $5,185, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,761. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 94.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need.

This campus, set in a large suburb, offers programs in trade fields like electrical work, medical billing and coding, and pharmacy technician training — fields that typically involve shorter, hands-on training tracks rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit adults changing careers, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review current outcomes 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-Manati offers four program families, with the largest programs in electrician schools (22 completers), medical billing and coding (10), and pharmacy technician training (1).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 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 may use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants and federal loans.

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

This campus's completion rate compared to the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $5,185, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $19,761.

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) 710-8999 or visit dewey.edu for current tuition.

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

Dewey University-Manati is a private non-profit institution, which typically means it reinvests revenue into the school rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

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 details on 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 U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.

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

The listed programs — electrician, medical billing and coding, and pharmacy technician training — are common fields for career changers, though specific scheduling or program-length details for adult learners are not reported here.

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

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the relevant state board or contact the school directly.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Dewey University-Manati at (787) 710-8999 or through its website, dewey.edu.

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; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.

Other trade and career schools in Manati, PR

See all trade and career schools in Puerto Rico or search by ZIP code.

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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