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Professional Technical Institution
Bayamon, Puerto Rico · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: Calle Comerio Final Km. 20.5 Bo. La Aldea, Bayamon, PR 00959 · Phone: (787) 740-6810 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Professional Technical Institution is a private for-profit trade school in Bayamon, PR offering electrician and plumbing programs, accredited by ACCSC.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 82.6% completion rate, above the state average of 69.2%, with median graduate earnings of $24,336 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is $11,052, federal financial aid can be used here (Title IV), and 100% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $27,840 | $37,440 | $46,670 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $24,530 | $31,620 | $36,990 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 69 | $18,821 | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | 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
Professional Technical Institution is a private for-profit trade school in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their training. The campus focuses on two program families: electrician schools and plumbing schools, with electrician training being the larger of the two by completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 82.6%, which is above the state average of 69.2%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $24,336. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $11,052, and 100% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body that relies heavily on federal aid. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, with 181 undergraduate students and 87 trade completers, appears sized for a small, career-focused population in a midsize city setting. Because the program offerings are limited to electrician and plumbing trades, it may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on path into those specific fields rather than a broad range of trade options. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and duration directly with the school. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Professional Technical Institution offers electrician schools (69 completers) and plumbing schools (18 completers), for a total of two program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 100% of its students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 82.6%, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (787) 740-6810 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,336, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $11,052 in federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition costs, funding sources, and student outcomes 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 at (787) 740-6810 or visit https://www.ptipr.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?409193.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details are not reported here, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Professional Technical Institution at (787) 740-6810 or through its website, https://www.ptipr.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data for this campus shows an 82.6% completion rate and Title IV eligibility, but direct comparisons to other nearby trade schools are not included in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side data.
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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.