Somatic Bodywork at NUC University

This program's graduates earn barely over $12,800 in their first year—less than full-time minimum wage work in many states. While that places this credential at the 60th percentile among Puerto Rico's somatic bodywork programs, it ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally. The modest $9,500 debt load is manageable in absolute terms, but relative to these earnings, it represents nearly nine months of gross income for a typical graduate.

The 22% earnings growth to $15,632 after four years offers some relief, but even at that level, graduates are earning roughly $7.50 per hour if working full-time. Puerto Rico's lower cost of living doesn't fully bridge this gap—these are subsistence-level wages. The high Pell grant percentage (71%) suggests most students here are investing scarce resources hoping for meaningful career advancement, and these numbers indicate that advancement isn't materializing for most.

For anxious parents, the critical question is whether this certificate opens doors their child couldn't access otherwise. At these earning levels, it's difficult to justify even modest educational debt. If your child is passionate about bodywork, they'd likely be better served by shorter, less expensive training programs or apprenticeships that don't require formal credentials. The data suggests this particular investment won't meaningfully improve their economic prospects.