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Universidad Central de Bayamon
Bayamón, Puerto Rico · Private non-profit college
Address: Avenida Zaya Verde La Milagrosa Barrio Hato Tejas, Bayamón, PR 00960 · Phone: 78778630302100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Universidad Central de Bayamon is a private non-profit trade school in Bayamón, PR offering medical billing & coding and EMT training, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Universidad Central de Bayamon carry a median debt of $9,393 and earn a median of $25,021 ten years after entry; a campus-specific completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 78.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $21,900 | $27,990 | $39,680 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $21,840 | $27,610 | $32,790 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 1 | 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
Universidad Central de Bayamón is a private non-profit school located in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. It is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus's trade-oriented offerings are concentrated in two program families: medical billing & coding programs (3 programs) and EMT & paramedic training (1 program).
Federal data show 4 trade completers out of an overall undergraduate enrollment of 539. A campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the statewide average completion rate is 69.2%; how this campus compares to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $9,393, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,021. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 78.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking short, focused credentials in medical billing & coding or EMT training rather than a multi-year degree, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most up-to-date federal outcome figures before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Universidad Central de Bayamon offers medical billing & coding programs (3) and EMT & paramedic training (1).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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. About 78.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
A campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The statewide average completion rate is 69.2%, but how this campus compares is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,393, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $25,021.
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 phone number or website listed for current tuition rates.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private non-profit institution, which typically means it is governed by a mission-driven board rather than being operated for shareholder profit, though tuition and quality still vary by school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the listed accreditors and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?241225.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career changers is not directly reported in federal data, but the focused medical billing & coding and EMT training program families suggest shorter, career-focused credentials rather than long degree programs; confirm scheduling and format with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Universidad Central de Bayamon by phone at 78778630302100 or visit its website at https://ucb.edu.pr/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar programs in the area.
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.