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Huertas College
Caguas, Puerto Rico · Private for-profit college
Address: #41 Hector R Bunker St, Caguas, PR 00725 · Phone: 78774614001022 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Apr 2026 · Probation · American Occupational Therapy Association; Jun 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation. 4 sanction actions in the window.
Huertas College is a private for-profit trade school in Caguas, PR, offering medical assistant, esthetician, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Huertas College graduates carry a median debt of $7,500 and earn a median of $22,927 ten years after entry; completion rate compared to the state average of 69.2% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for Huertas College in federal data; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 79.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $22,380 | $46,120 | $59,990 |
| Skincare specialists | $22,410 | $23,440 | $27,150 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $23,030 | $29,520 | $43,130 |
| Dental assistants | $23,310 | $35,910 | $46,850 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $23,730 | $30,800 | $47,840 |
| Massage therapists | $23,020 | $29,000 | $30,720 |
| 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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 22 | $17,770 | $14,230 | $5,340 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $17,770 | $14,230 | $5,340 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 15 | $17,770 | $14,230 | $5,340 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | $9,962 | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 1 | $19,101 | $18,498 | 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.
About this school
Huertas College is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with its occupational therapy programming recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. The campus offers 9 program families, with the most-awarded credentials being medical assistant programs (37 completers), esthetician programs (21 completers), and pharmacy technician programs (18 completers).
In terms of outcomes, Huertas College reported 109 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 430. The completion rate compared to the state average of 69.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $7,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $22,927. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 79.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
This campus, situated in a small city setting, offers a mix of short career-training programs such as esthetician and pharmacy technician tracks alongside medical assistant training. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Huertas College offers 9 program families, with the most completers in medical assistant programs (37), esthetician programs (21), and pharmacy technician programs (18).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Huertas College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with its occupational therapy training also recognized by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal 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 reported 109 trade program completers out of 430 undergraduate students, but how this compares to the Puerto Rico state average completion rate of 69.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $22,927, 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 at its listed phone number or website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Huertas College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard link, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?242112.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers shorter career-training programs such as esthetician and pharmacy technician tracks that may suit adults changing careers, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about credentialing tied to specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Huertas College by phone at 78774614001022 or visit its website at https://www.huertas.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trades is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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.