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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo, Puerto Rico · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: Hwy 2 Km 80.4, Bo San Daniel Sector Las Canelas, Arecibo, PR 00614 · Phone: 78787854753268 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private non-profit trade/career school in Arecibo, PR offering LPN, pharmacy technician, and surgical technologist programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $9,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,539; the campus's completion rate versus the state average of 69.2% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is accepted, and 77.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $23,120 | $30,760 | $46,820 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $23,030 | $29,520 | $43,130 |
| Surgical technologists | $25,500 | $30,600 | $34,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 29 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $8,339 | $10,130 | $3,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private non-profit campus located in Arecibo, PR, a small city setting. The school is accredited, with recognition from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council. Students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV eligible). Among its trade offerings, the campus awards credentials most often in LPN / LVN programs (29 completers), pharmacy technician programs (10), and surgical technologist programs (6), totaling 45 trade completers against an overall undergraduate enrollment of 2,220.
On outcomes, the state average completion rate is 69.2%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,539. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 77.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
This campus may suit students pursuing short, licensure-track healthcare programs such as LPN, pharmacy technician, or surgical technologist training rather than longer associate or bachelor's degrees, based on the program families listed. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on program schedules and length, which are not detailed here — contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and review official outcome data, check with the listed accreditors and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers LPN / LVN programs (29 completers), pharmacy technician programs (10), and surgical technologist programs (6), totaling 45 trade completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited, with recognition from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 77.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate and comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 69.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $9,000.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,539.
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 figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private non-profit institution, which typically affects tuition pricing structures and mission compared to for-profit or public schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school at the phone number or website listed to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and review official federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?242635.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus's program families (LPN, pharmacy technician, surgical technologist) suggest shorter, licensure-focused training, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in this data — contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for LPN, pharmacy technician, or surgical technologist roles vary by field and are not detailed in this data; contact the school or relevant licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at 78787854753268 or visit its website at https://www.arecibo.inter.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard link for side-by-side outcome 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.