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Escuela Hotelera de San Juan
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 229 Guayama St, Hato Rey, PR 00917 · Phone: 7877597599129 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Escuela Hotelera de San Juan is a private for-profit trade school in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, offering culinary & pastry programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Escuela Hotelera de San Juan has an 85.3% completion rate, above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%, with median graduate debt of $3,500 and median earnings of $20,854 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Escuela Hotelera de San Juan; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and 88.1% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $23,730 | $30,800 | $47,840 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 109 | $13,844 | $10,200 | $3,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 47 | $13,844 | $10,200 | $3,500 |
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
Escuela Hotelera de San Juan is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, a large city locale. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for programs here. The school's main focus is culinary and pastry training, with 156 completers reported in that program family out of two program families offered overall.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 85.3%, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $3,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $20,854. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. A large share of students, 88.1%, receive Pell Grants, suggesting the student body includes many from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus may suit students interested in a focused culinary and pastry career pathway, given its concentration of completers in that single program family, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review the school's outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying, since some figures such as cost of attendance are not available through federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Escuela Hotelera de San Juan offers culinary & pastry programs, with 156 completers reported in that field. The school lists two program families total, though only culinary & pastry is named specifically in the data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 85.3%, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $3,500, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $20,854 per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
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?
Escuela Hotelera de San Juan is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at 787-759-7599 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?444583.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so this fit cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school directly to discuss options for career changers.
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; contact the school for details on culinary industry credentials.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Escuela Hotelera de San Juan by phone at 787-759-7599 or through its website at https://www.escuelahotelera.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby culinary schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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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.