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University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences
San Juan, Puerto Rico · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: Rio Piedras Medical Center, Americo Miranda Avenue, San Juan, PR 00936 · Phone: 78775825251708 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences is a public trade school in San Juan, PR offering dental assistant and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by multiple bodies including Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,953, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate and graduate debt are not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 54.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental assistants | $23,310 | $35,910 | $46,850 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $24,460 | $35,280 | $47,740 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 20 | 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-Medical Sciences is a public institution located in San Juan, PR, in a large-city setting. It holds accreditation from a wide range of bodies including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and multiple other program-specific accreditors, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The campus's most-awarded trade credentials are in dental assistant schools (22 completions) and radiology & sonography programs (20 completions), drawing from a total of 42 trade completers among 233 undergraduate students.
Federal data shows the state average completion rate is 69.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $45,953. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 54.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, credential-focused allied health training in dental assisting or radiology, rather than long degree programs, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus's top trade programs are dental assistant schools (22 completions) and radiology & sonography programs (20 completions), drawn from two total program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, with accreditors including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and several other program-specific bodies listed in federal data.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 69.2%; contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or review the College Scorecard link for the latest figures.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,953 per the U.S. Department of Education 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 at the listed phone number or website for current tuition.
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-based aid programs, though exact costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; students should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the listed accreditors and review official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers credential-focused allied health programs in dental assisting and radiology, which may suit career changers, but specific program length and schedule details are not reported here, so direct contact with the school is recommended.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for information specific to dental assisting and radiology programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at 78775825251708 or visit its website at https://www.rcm.upr.edu/ for admissions information.
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 programs across institutions.
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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.