Health and Medical Administrative Services at NUC University

NUC University's health administrative services certificate dramatically outperforms other Puerto Rico programs, ranking in the 95th percentile statewide with graduates earning $18,974 in their first year—more than double the state median of $8,632. This puts it ahead of nearly every competitor in Puerto Rico, including larger institutions like Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus ($16,736) and Columbia Central University-Caguas ($15,378).

However, these earnings still lag significantly behind the national picture, landing in just the 5th percentile nationally where the median is $27,783. The $12,247 debt load is reasonable relative to first-year earnings (0.65 debt-to-income ratio), and graduates see solid 21% earnings growth by year four, reaching $22,957. With 71% of students receiving Pell grants, this program clearly serves a population that needs affordable career preparation.

For Puerto Rico families, this represents one of the strongest options available in health administration training. While the absolute earnings won't match mainland opportunities, the program delivers meaningful career preparation at a manageable debt level, with clear income progression over time. If your child plans to work in Puerto Rico's healthcare system, this certificate provides solid value within the local market context.