Location: Manati, PR•In-State Tuition: $7,630
Median Earnings (1yr)
$16,262
5th percentile
60th percentile in Puerto Rico
Median Debt
$2,625
89% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.16 ManageableSample: 50 graduates

Analysis

At $16,262 in first-year earnings, this program reflects the challenging economic reality of Puerto Rico's healthcare administrative market rather than a deficiency at this particular Dewey campus. While graduates earn 84% less than the national median for this degree, they're performing at the state median—meaning half of Puerto Rico's health administration programs deliver similar or lower outcomes. The extremely low debt load of $2,625 is the critical detail here: it's 88% below the national median and well below even Puerto Rico's typical $4,188.

That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.16 means graduates owe roughly two months' salary, making this one of the most affordable paths into healthcare administration despite the modest earnings. With 89% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a financially vulnerable population who cannot afford to take on substantial debt. The top-performing program in Puerto Rico (Huertas College at $24,921) offers 53% higher earnings, but likely comes with significantly more debt—a tradeoff worth investigating if families can access those resources.

For families committed to staying in Puerto Rico's job market, the minimal debt makes this workable as a credential to enter the healthcare field, though anyone with mainland opportunities should recognize the substantial earnings gap. The value here is in what you're *not* paying rather than what you'll earn.

Where Dewey University-Manati Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services associates's programs nationally

Dewey University-ManatiOther health and medical administrative services programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Dewey University-Manati graduates compare to all programs nationally

Dewey University-Manati earns $16k — 5th percentile among health and medical administrative services associates programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Puerto Rico

Health and Medical Administrative Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Puerto Rico (19 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Dewey University-ManatiManati$7,630$16,262—$2,6250.16
Huertas CollegeCaguas$8,520$24,921$17,740——
NUC UniversityBayamon$8,054$19,988$22,049$17,7210.89
Atenas UniversityManati$8,198$16,333———
Dewey University-Juana DiazJuana Diaz$7,630$16,262—$2,6250.16
Dewey University-CarolinaCarolina$7,630$16,262———
National Median—$31,719—$23,0000.73

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with health and medical administrative services graduates

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

$124,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

$117,960/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

$98,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
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 Dewey University-Manati, approximately 89% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 50 graduates with reported earnings and 19 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.