Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati

The initial earnings estimate of $58,261 reflects what similar electromechanical programs produce nationally, but that figure sharply contradicts this program's own four-year earnings data showing graduates earning just $22,901. That's a dramatic drop that suggests either the national estimate doesn't apply in Puerto Rico's labor market, or graduates are struggling to find work in their field. For context, other electromechanical programs in Puerto Rico report median earnings around $26,942—still modest, but at least it represents steady employment rather than the troubling decline seen here.

The estimated $12,000 in debt seems manageable on paper when measured against the national earnings figure, but it becomes far more burdensome against the $22,901 reality at year four. Even if first-year earnings do approach national levels, something is clearly going wrong by year four—whether it's job loss, underemployment, or workers leaving the field entirely. The school serves almost entirely Pell-eligible students who can least afford this kind of earning trajectory.

Without clarity on why earnings collapse after graduation, this program carries substantial risk. The four-year figure is the only hard data point you have for this specific school, and it paints a concerning picture that the promising national estimates can't explain away.