Health and Medical Administrative Services at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus

At just over $12,000 annually, graduates of this program earn significantly below even Puerto Rico's already-low median of $16,262 for health administration programs—putting them in the bottom quarter statewide. The gap is even starker when you look at the island's top performer, Huertas College, where graduates earn twice as much ($24,921). With essentially no earnings growth over the first four years, these graduates appear stuck in entry-level positions that don't leverage their associate's degree.

The relatively low debt load of $8,984 offers some relief—it's less than half what mainland students typically borrow—but even this "manageable" amount represents nearly nine months of gross income. For context, Puerto Rico employers pay health administrators far less than the mainland (the national median is $31,719), but this program underperforms even within that challenging market. The 70% Pell grant rate reflects that most students here have limited financial resources, making the weak earnings outcome particularly concerning.

For families considering this investment, the math is straightforward: even with modest debt, the degree isn't generating the income growth you'd expect from additional education. Look at programs like Huertas or NUC University, where graduates earn at least 60% more in similar roles across the island.