Automeca Technical College-Ponce

Ponce, PR · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting

Located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Automeca Technical College-Ponce is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. With 310 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $24,632 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 75.7%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $3,030, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 8.13x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,834 per year. The most popular programs include Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Electrical Equipment Repair, and Heating & Air Conditioning.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$24,632
Graduation Rate
75.7%
Median Debt
$3,030
Average Net Price
$4,834
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.1x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
8.13x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
310
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
87.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$9,095
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,095
Pell Grant Rate
96.5%
Federal Loan Rate
14.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$4,564
Income $30K–$48K
$5,063
Income $48K–$75K
$8,367

Student Demographics

Women
5.2%
White
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Hispanic
100.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
36.4%

Accreditations

Programs (3)

Undergraduate Certificate (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $23,066 164
Electrical Equipment Repair $22,963 14
Heating & Air Conditioning $26,458 5

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