Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Caribbean University-Bayamon

The earnings data here demands immediate attention: graduates earn just $7,046 in their first year—about 21% of what Allied Health bachelor's graduates typically earn nationally. While this program ranks at the 60th percentile among Puerto Rico's four Allied Health programs, that's misleading context when the entire state's outcomes cluster far below mainland standards. Even four years out, earnings barely reach $11,410, still just a third of national norms for this credential.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could swing considerably year to year, but the gap is too severe to dismiss as statistical noise. With 75% of Caribbean University-Bayamon students receiving Pell grants, many families here are already financially vulnerable—precisely the population that can't afford a degree yielding poverty-level wages. The low debt ($6,000) helps, but a manageable loan doesn't justify four years invested in a bachelor's program when the resulting income barely covers basic expenses.

For families considering this path, the question isn't whether this program performs adequately against Puerto Rico competitors—it's whether any bachelor's in Allied Health makes economic sense on the island. If staying in Puerto Rico is the plan, parents should investigate whether an associate degree or certification might deliver similar earnings at lower cost. If mainland employment is possible, choosing a program there would likely multiply earning potential several times over.