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

This program's earnings tell two completely different stories depending on your reference point. At $16,736 in first-year earnings, graduates earn less than half the national median for health administration certificates ($27,783), placing this program in just the 5th percentile nationally. Yet within Puerto Rico's market, these same earnings rank in the 95th percentile—nearly double the island's median of $8,632 for this credential. The $7,089 debt load is manageable compared to earnings, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42, though the 13% earnings decline by year four suggests graduates may struggle to advance beyond entry-level positions.

The critical question is where your child plans to work. If they're staying in Puerto Rico's healthcare system, this program appears to be among the better local options, outperforming most competitors including larger institutions. The relatively low debt burden matters here, especially given that 70% of students receive Pell grants. However, if mainland employment is the goal, this credential won't command competitive wages—mainland healthcare administration roles typically pay 65% more than what graduates here are earning.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. For families committed to Puerto Rico and prioritizing debt minimization, this represents one of the island's stronger certificate options. For those considering mainland opportunities, the earnings gap is too wide to ignore.