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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

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

Culinary & pastry schoolsLPN / LVN programsEsthetician schoolsRadiology & sonography programsPharmacy technician programsCosmetology schoolsNail technician schoolsBarber schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Puerto Rico avg 69%
$6,250median debt of graduates
$23,322median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$24,776median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Accredited)
Address: Carr. 459 Int. 463, Barrio Corrales Sector Calero, Aguadilla, PR 00603 · Phone: 78789109252100 · 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.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is a private non-profit trade school in Aguadilla, PR offering culinary, LPN, and esthetician programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The state average completion rate is 69.2%, though this campus's rate is not reported for this campus in federal data; median graduate debt is $6,250 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,776, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla; federal financial aid is accepted, and 82.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Chefs and head cooks$23,730$30,800$47,840
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$23,120$30,760$46,820
Skincare specialists$22,410$23,440$27,150
Radiologic technologists and technicians$24,460$35,280$47,740
Pharmacy technicians$23,030$29,520$43,130
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$21,840$22,090$22,910
Manicurists and pedicurists$21,840$22,900$22,900
Barbers (U.S.)$28,600$38,210$58,960

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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Associate degree 34 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 32 not reported $14,935 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 31 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 29 not reported not reported $4,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 27 not reported not reported $4,500
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 18 not reported $14,935 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 16 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 15 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 11 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

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is a private non-profit institution located in Aguadilla, PR, within a midsize suburb setting. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV) programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Among its trade and career offerings, the top programs by completions are Culinary & pastry schools (50 completers), LPN / LVN programs (34 completers), and Esthetician schools (31 completers), drawn from a total of 9 program families including radiology tech, pharmacy tech, cosmetology, nail tech, and barber programs.

In terms of outcomes, this campus reports 213 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 2,906. The state average completion rate is 69.2%, but this campus's own completion rate relative to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $6,250, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,776. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Among enrolled students, 82.8% receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on trade programs such as culinary arts, licensed practical nursing, or esthetics, though program length details are not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the College Scorecard and by contacting the school before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers 9 program families, with the top programs being Culinary & pastry schools, LPN / LVN programs, and Esthetician schools. Other offerings include radiology tech, pharmacy tech, cosmetology, nail tech, and barber programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with a status of 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 can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. Currently, 82.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

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

The state average completion rate is 69.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are 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?

Median debt among graduates of this campus is $6,250, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry for graduates of this campus are $24,776, per federal data.

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 the number listed or via its website for current tuition figures.

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

This is a private non-profit school, meaning it is not designed to generate profit for owners or shareholders, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional priorities compared to for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length details are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program durations.

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

You can verify accreditation status through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and check federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?242626.

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

The campus offers hands-on trade programs like culinary arts, LPN, and esthetics that may appeal to career-changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported here; contact the school to discuss fit for your situation.

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

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to learn what credentials each program prepares you for.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact the school by phone at 78789109252100 or visit its website at https://aguadilla.inter.edu/ for application information.

Other trade and career schools in Aguadilla, PR

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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.

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