Electrical and Power Transmission Installers at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

With estimated debt of just $8,093—substantially lower than the national median of $12,748—this program offers one of the better financing pictures among electrical and power transmission programs nationwide. That debt load ranks in the 95th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of similar programs burden students with more debt. For a family whose student would likely qualify for Pell grants (83% of students here do), graduating with under $9,000 in debt represents manageable exposure.

The earnings picture requires more caution since the $44,727 figure comes from national peer programs rather than this school's actual outcomes. That national median sits well below the 75th percentile of $54,966, suggesting considerable variation in how these programs perform. The 0.18 debt-to-earnings ratio looks solid on paper—graduates would owe less than two months' salary—but that calculation assumes this Puerto Rico program produces outcomes matching the national average. Given Puerto Rico's distinct economic context and the fact that only four schools offer this program in the territory, actual earnings could differ meaningfully from mainland benchmarks.

The fundamental bet here is whether an electrical transmission program in Puerto Rico can deliver earnings comparable to national figures while maintaining its clear debt advantage. If it can, you're looking at strong value. If local wages run significantly below that $44,727 estimate, the low debt becomes less of a differentiator. Without actual graduate data from this school or comparable PR institutions, that's a bet you're making somewhat blind.