Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

The stark earnings gap here demands immediate attention: Inter American-Aguadilla graduates in this allied health program earn just $8,926 their first year out—barely 15% of what similar programs produce nationally. Even within Puerto Rico's lower wage environment, this program sits at the 40th percentile, with graduates earning roughly half what they'd make at the top-performing Inter American campus in Ponce ($18,295). While earnings more than double by year four to $19,154, that's still concerning for a four-year bachelor's degree in healthcare diagnostics. The modest debt load of $6,675 provides some comfort, but when even that takes nine months of first-year earnings to repay, you're looking at a financially fragile start.

The 84% Pell grant rate tells you this institution serves students with limited financial resources—families who can least afford a program that underperforms even local alternatives. The small sample size means individual circumstances heavily influence these numbers, but the pattern is clear enough: graduates are struggling to find adequately compensated positions in their field. Whether that reflects Puerto Rico's healthcare job market, program quality issues, or both, the result is the same.

If your child is committed to allied health in Puerto Rico, look closely at what's driving these low earnings. Are graduates actually working in their field? Do other Inter American campuses offer better industry connections? This program might work if combined with a clear path to mainland opportunities where allied health professionals earn substantially more, but as a standalone investment, the numbers suggest caution.