Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Dewey University-Hato Rey

Dewey University-Hato Rey graduates teaching credentials with remarkably low debt—just $4,957, less than half the Puerto Rico median and among the lowest nationally for this program. But that advantage comes with earnings of $19,303, which sits below even Puerto Rico's already-modest state median of $20,494. The national comparison is starker: these graduates earn less than half what teacher education majors typically make nationwide.

The debt situation deserves recognition, especially given that 90% of students receive Pell grants. A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26 means graduates face manageable payments relative to income, which matters immensely for first-year teachers navigating Puerto Rico's economy. However, the earnings concern isn't just about national comparisons—even within Puerto Rico's education market, graduates at comparable programs like Universidad Ana G. Mendez's campuses start $4,000-$8,000 higher.

For families prioritizing minimal debt and a path into teaching, this program delivers on the first goal convincingly. But parents should understand that even by local standards, their child would likely start near the lower end of Puerto Rico's teaching pay scale. If maximizing starting salary matters, examining other Puerto Rico options would be worthwhile—though few will match this program's debt advantage.