Health and Medical Administrative Services at NUC University

NUC University's health administration program performs significantly better than other Puerto Rican schools but falls far short of national standards. While graduates earn $19,988 in their first year—ranking in just the 5th percentile nationally—this actually places them in the 60th percentile among Puerto Rico programs, where the median is only $16,262. Only Huertas College substantially outperforms NUC in the territory.

The debt burden of $17,721 creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.89, meaning graduates can theoretically pay off their loans with less than one year's salary. This is reasonable by national standards, though Puerto Rico programs typically carry much lower debt loads (median $4,188). Earnings do grow modestly to $22,049 by year four, providing some upward trajectory.

For Puerto Rican families, this program offers above-average local outcomes in a field with steady demand. However, parents should understand that health administration associate degrees in Puerto Rico generate significantly lower earnings than the mainland—about $12,000 less annually than the national median. If your child has flexibility to study elsewhere or pursue a bachelor's degree, those paths would likely yield better financial returns.