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Escuela De Troqueleria Y Herramentaje

Bayamon, Puerto Rico · Public community college · Training programs available:

Welding schools
59%completion rate · Puerto Rico avg 69%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$22,824median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$26,293median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Puerto Rico State Agency for the Approval of Public Postsecondary Vocational, Technical In (Accredited)
Address: 150 Rd 174 Urb Industrial Minillas, Bayamon, PR 00959 · Phone: (787) 786-1834 · 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.

Escuela De Troqueleria Y Herramentaje is a public trade school in Bayamon, PR offering welding programs, accredited by the Puerto Rico State Agency for Postsecondary Vocational Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 58.8% completion rate, below the state average of 69.2%, with median earnings of $26,293 ten years after entry.

Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 90.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Escuela De Troqueleri… Escuela De Troqueleri…: 58.8% 58.8% 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)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$26,280$30,220$33,840

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
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 2–4 years 21 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.

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About this school

Escuela De Troqueleria Y Herramentaje is a public trade school located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. It is accredited by the Puerto Rico State Agency for the Approval of Public Postsecondary Vocational, Technical Institutions, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. The school's primary program area is welding, with its welding program listed as the top program awarded (21 completers in the reported cohort).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 58.8%, which is below the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,293. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 90.9% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population.

With a single program family concentrated in welding, this campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in that trade rather than a broad associate-degree pathway; program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and review the school's federal outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, and can contact the school directly by phone or through its website for current program details.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers welding programs, with 21 completers reported in the welding program family. It is the school's only listed program area.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Puerto Rico State Agency for the Approval of Public Postsecondary Vocational, Technical Institutions, 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, 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 completion rate is 58.8%, which is below 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 or check the College Scorecard for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,293, 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 for current tuition information.

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

This is a public school, which typically means it is state-supported and may offer different tuition and aid structures than private for-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; students should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and schedule.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Puerto Rico State Agency for the Approval of Public Postsecondary Vocational, Technical Institutions, and review federal outcomes data on the College Scorecard at the provided link.

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

The school's focus on a single, hands-on trade program (welding) may suit those seeking a concentrated skills-based path, though program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (787) 786-1834 or visit its website at https://escuelatroqueleria.jimdo.com/ for application details.

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

Comparative data on nearby welding programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for similar schools in Puerto Rico.

Other trade and career schools in Bayamon, 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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