Health and Medical Administrative Services at Dewey University-Juana Diaz

The $16,262 first-year salary from this program sits near the bottom nationally but represents typical outcomes for Puerto Rico's healthcare administration market. While this ranks in just the 5th percentile compared to the same degree nationwide (where the median is $31,719), it matches the Puerto Rico median exactly—placing it at the 60th percentile among the island's programs. The reality is that Puerto Rico's healthcare administration salaries run roughly half the mainland rate, and this program delivers right in line with local market expectations.

The debt picture offers genuine relief: at just $2,625, graduates carry extraordinarily low burdens compared to the $23,000 national median. With a 0.16 debt-to-earnings ratio, most graduates will clear their loans within months rather than years. This matters significantly for a student population where 92% receive Pell grants—these are families who can't afford to bet wrong on education debt.

For families committed to staying in Puerto Rico, this program won't impoverish you with debt, though the earning ceiling is real. However, if your child has any intention of working in the mainland U.S., understand that these credentials and connections position them at a severe disadvantage—mainland employers expect different salary ranges, and moving from a $16,000 to $32,000 job market isn't automatic. The low debt makes this a relatively safe local credential, but only if Puerto Rico is the long-term plan.