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Mech-Tech College

Caguas, Puerto Rico · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Auto mechanic schoolsWelding schoolsDiesel mechanic schoolsElectrician schools
72%completion rate · Puerto Rico avg 69%
$3,500median debt of graduates
$24,493median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$24,967median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (Accredited)
Address: Num 39-40 B St W Industrial Pk, Caguas, PR 00725 · Phone: 78774410601000 · 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.

Mech-Tech College is a private for-profit trade school in Caguas, PR offering auto mechanic, welding, and diesel mechanic programs, accredited by ACCET.

Mech-Tech College has a 72.4% completion rate, near the state average of 69.2%, with median graduate debt of $3,500 and median earnings of $24,967 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 92.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Mech-Tech College Mech-Tech College: 72.4% 72.4% Puerto Rico average Puerto Rico average: 69.2% 69.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$21,840$22,680$28,780
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$26,280$30,220$33,840
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$24,010$40,110$56,540
Electricians$27,840$37,440$46,670

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
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 419 $18,723 $15,410 $3,500
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 265 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 143 $18,723 $15,410 $3,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 93 $18,723 $15,410 $3,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 88 $18,723 $15,410 $3,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 70 not reported not reported $4,500
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 39 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 12 $18,723 $15,410 $3,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 10 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

Mech-Tech College is a private for-profit trade school located in Caguas, Puerto Rico. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and students at this campus can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The school's most awarded programs are auto mechanic training, welding, and diesel mechanic training, drawn from a total of nine program families offered on campus.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 72.4%, which is near the state average of 69.2% for similar programs in Puerto Rico. Graduates carry a median debt of $3,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $24,967. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 92.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on trade programs in mechanical and technical fields such as auto repair, welding, and diesel technology, rather than longer academic degree paths. Because program length and schedule details are not specified in the available data, prospective students — including adult career changers — should contact the school directly to confirm program format and duration. To independently verify accreditation status and outcomes, check with the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for Mech-Tech College before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Mech-Tech College offers nine program families, with the most-awarded being auto mechanic schools, welding schools, and diesel mechanic schools.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Mech-Tech College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning 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 72.4%, which is near the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $3,500, according to federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $24,967, 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 or website listed for current tuition.

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

Mech-Tech College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing 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 the available data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules and duration.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.

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

The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the school's programs are in hands-on trade fields like auto mechanics, welding, and diesel technology, which are often shorter, skills-focused options; contact the school to confirm suitability for adult learners.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Mech-Tech College by phone at 78774410601000 or visit its website at https://www.mechtech.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 the available federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare similar institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Caguas, PR

See all trade and career schools in Puerto Rico or search by ZIP code.

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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