Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at CEM College-San Juan
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Puerto Rico
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Puerto Rico (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEM College-San Juan | $9,355* | $11,245 | — | — |
| Antilles School of Technical Careers | $11,508* | $18,991 | — | — |
| NUC University | $10,394* | $12,768 | $9,500 | 0.91 |
| Columbia Central University-Caguas | $8,316* | $17,822 | $3,500 | 0.42 |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus | $5,010* | $16,649 | $5,750 | 1.15 |
| National Median | $44,134* | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Puerto Rico
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Puerto Rico schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antilles School of Technical Careers San Juan | — | $11,508 | — |
| NUC University Bayamon | $8,054 | $10,394 | $9,500 |
| Columbia Central University-Caguas Caguas | $7,314 | $8,316 | $3,500 |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus Carolina | $6,920 | $5,010 | $5,750 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At CEM College-San Juan, approximately 90% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in PR. Actual outcomes may vary.