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

This program faces a stark reality: while it ranks in the 95th percentile among Puerto Rico's allied health programs, it still produces earnings far below what families might expect from a bachelor's degree in healthcare. At $15,907 one year out, graduates earn roughly what many make in retail positions, and the $20,028 four-year mark—though representing solid 26% growth—remains well below mainland standards where the national median is $60,447. The relatively modest $12,150 debt load helps, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.76, but it can't change the fundamental economic constraints of Puerto Rico's healthcare job market.

The 95th percentile state ranking deserves context: it primarily reflects how challenging the broader Puerto Rican allied health market is, where the median program produces just $9,908 in first-year earnings. Being "best in a weak field" matters for students committed to staying in Puerto Rico, where this program doubles the earnings of typical alternatives. However, the 5th percentile national ranking reveals the trade-off of pursuing healthcare credentials in Puerto Rico's economy, where even top-performing graduates earn a quarter of what their mainland peers make.

For families whose children plan to practice in Puerto Rico long-term and who value the high Pell grant support (69% of students), this represents the strongest allied health option on the island. But parents should recognize they're choosing regional opportunity over earning potential—this is a path to steady employment in Puerto Rico, not financial mobility by mainland standards.