Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at NUC University

This NUC University medical assisting program offers solid value within Puerto Rico's market, despite modest absolute earnings. While first-year earnings of $25,797 fall below the national median for this field, the program ranks impressively in the 80th percentile among Puerto Rico's 21 medical assisting programs—meaning graduates typically out-earn peers from most competing local schools.

The debt picture is particularly attractive, with graduates owing just $11,136 compared to the national median of $9,500. More importantly, this debt level is manageable given the earnings, resulting in a healthy debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43. The program serves a predominantly Pell Grant population (71%), suggesting it provides meaningful economic mobility for students from lower-income backgrounds.

However, there's a concerning trend: earnings actually decline by 7% from year one to year four, dropping to $24,049. This "early peak" pattern suggests limited advancement opportunities in the field locally. For Puerto Rico families, this program represents a relatively safe investment that delivers competitive local outcomes with reasonable debt, but parents should understand that career growth may be limited and absolute earning potential remains modest compared to mainland opportunities.