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University of Puerto Rico-Humacao
Humacao, Puerto Rico · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: Call Box 860, Humacao, PR 00792 · Phone: (787) 850-0000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is a public trade/career school in Humacao, PR offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education among others.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is $5,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,521; this campus's completion rate versus the state average of 69.2% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for University of Puerto Rico-Humacao; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and 80.6% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $22,380 | $46,120 | $59,990 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 16 | 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
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is a public campus located in Humacao, PR. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for their education. The campus holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Among its trade-oriented offerings, medical assistant programs are the leading credential area, with 35 completers reported in the most recent federal data.
Federal outcome data shows a state average completion rate of 69.2%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $5,500. Median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $29,521. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 80.6% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students pursuing a shorter, credential-focused path such as medical assistant training, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so those weighing a career change should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. Enrollment sits at 2,529 undergraduates in a large suburb setting. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcome figures, prospective students can consult the listed accreditors directly or check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard using the school's official profile page.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao's leading trade-related offering is medical assistant programs, with 35 completers reported in federal data. Program count reported is 2 total program families in this dataset.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited, with recognition from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher 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, Pell Grants, and federal loans can be used by eligible students.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average of 69.2% 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?
Graduates carried a median debt of $5,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $29,521, per the College Scorecard.
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 and fees.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition for residents and eligibility for state-supported funding, though costs should be confirmed directly.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm program duration and scheduling.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and review federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?243179.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program lengths or schedule formats needed to assess career-changer fit, so this should be confirmed directly with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this federal data; contact the school for details specific to the medical assistant program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach University of Puerto Rico-Humacao at (787) 850-0000 or visit https://www.upr.edu/humacao/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative placement or ranking data against nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; prospective students can use the College Scorecard to compare campuses directly.
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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.