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ICPR Junior College-Arecibo
Arecibo, Puerto Rico · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 20 San Patricio, Arecibo, PR 00614 · Phone: (787) 878-6000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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ICPR Junior College-Arecibo is a private for-profit trade school in Arecibo, Puerto Rico offering culinary, medical billing & coding, and radiology programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, ICPR Junior College-Arecibo has a 60.3% completion rate, below the state average of 69.2%, with median earnings of $18,694 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for ICPR Junior College-Arecibo; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid applies, and 98.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
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 |
| Medical records specialists | $21,900 | $27,990 | $39,680 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $24,460 | $35,280 | $47,740 |
| Massage therapists | $23,020 | $29,000 | $30,720 |
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 | 20 | $12,530 | $8,571 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | $14,349 | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $12,530 | $8,571 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | $9,688 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | 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.
About this school
ICPR Junior College-Arecibo is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by students who attend. The campus offers seven program families, most notably culinary & pastry programs, medical billing & coding programs, and radiology & sonography programs, with culinary training the largest single program area.
Among the numbers reported for this campus: the completion rate is 60.3%, which is below the state average of 69.2%. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $18,694. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is also not reported for this campus in federal data. A high share of students, 98.0%, receive Pell Grants, indicating that most enrolled students come from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus, with 339 undergraduates enrolled and 75 trade completers, is set in a small city locale. Given the mix of shorter certificate-style programs like culinary and medical billing alongside more technical fields like radiology, it may suit both first-time students and adult career changers, though program lengths themselves are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
ICPR Junior College-Arecibo offers seven program families, with the largest being culinary & pastry programs, medical billing & coding programs, and radiology & sonography programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 60.3%, which is below the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $18,694, 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 (787) 878-6000 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
ICPR Junior College-Arecibo is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and the types of financial aid or refund protections available compared to public schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program 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 on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?242130.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The mix of shorter certificate-style programs like culinary and medical billing alongside technical programs like radiology may suit career changers, though specific scheduling or format details are not reported in this data.
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 directly to ask about specific program credentialing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach ICPR Junior College-Arecibo at (787) 878-6000 or through its website at https://www.icprjc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.