Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus

The numbers here tell a Puerto Rico-specific story that national comparisons miss entirely. While this program ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally—where Allied Health graduates typically earn $60,000—it sits near the middle of Puerto Rico programs where the median is only $9,908. The $8,943 first-year earnings reflect the island's healthcare market realities, not necessarily program quality. More telling is the trajectory: earnings jump 141% to $21,526 by year four, suggesting graduates are securing better positions or additional credentials as they establish themselves.

The $9,262 in debt is actually lower than most PR Allied Health programs and dramatically less than the $27,000 national median. With 70% of students receiving Pell grants, many families are accessing federal aid to keep costs manageable. The debt-to-first-year-earnings ratio of 1.04 looks reasonable when you're paying off less than $10,000 total, even on a modest salary.

For families committed to staying in Puerto Rico's healthcare sector, this program offers an affordable entry point with clear upward mobility. However, any student considering mainland opportunities after graduation needs to understand they'll be competing at a significant earnings disadvantage—top PR programs still earn less than half what's typical stateside. The value proposition depends entirely on where your child plans to work.