Private For-Profit Bachelor's Strong 75/100

Huertas College

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Caguas, Puerto Rico

About Huertas College

Thinking about Huertas College, a college in Puerto Rico where more students graduate in Health than anything else? The four things worth knowing are what it actually costs after aid, whether you would get in, whether students finish, and what they earn after they do.

Huertas College is a private for-profit institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Caguas, Puerto Rico. It enrolls 430 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Every figure on this page is reported by the federal government, not supplied by the college, so it can be compared like for like against anywhere else you are looking.

Acceptance
—
Graduation
38.3%
Net Price
$4,401
Median Earnings (10yr)
$22,927
Enrollment
430
Student : Faculty
10:1

Accreditor Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

These four scores answer one question: compared with similar colleges, is this one worth the money? Each runs 0 to 100 and is judged only against its peer group (4-Year Open / Online), so a community college is never marked down for not being Harvard. Everything is computed from federal data. Nobody can pay to move a score, and a pillar with missing data is left unscored rather than guessed.

Strong
75/100
UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online
Outcomes 41
Value 78
Affordability 93
Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Huertas College does not report an acceptance rate. Schools that do not publish one are usually open-admission, but confirm with the admissions office before you assume it.

Acceptance Rate
—
SAT Range (25th–75th)
—
Not reported
ACT Range (25th–75th)
—
Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

Ignore the sticker price. What matters is the net price, which is what a typical family pays here after grants and scholarships come off. At $4,401 a year on average, it sits well below what private for-profit colleges charge nationally. At that level cost is rarely the reason to rule a college out. Figures are College Scorecard 2023-24.

The average hides a wide spread by household income, so it is worth estimating what a family at your income would actually pay before treating this as the price.

Average Net Price
$4,401
Per year, after typical aid
Receive Pell Grants
80%
Need-based federal aid
Receive Federal Loans
19%
Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees
$8,750
Room & Board (off-campus)
$7,500
Books & Supplies
$900
Other Expenses (off-campus)
$4,050
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,229

Application fee: $10 (one-time, due at submission)


Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

  • Under $30,000
    $4,304
  • $30,001 – $48,000
    $4,743
  • $48,001 – $75,000
    $5,144

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,700
10% percentile
$2,500
25% percentile
$7,500
Median percentile
$8,019
75% percentile
$12,000
90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median
Pell recipients $6,000 ↓ $1,500
No Pell $10,250 ↑ $2,750
Dependent students $5,500 ↓ $2,000
Independent students $9,500 ↑ $2,000
Female students $7,759 ↑ $259
Male students $6,018 ↓ $1,482
Pell recipients: 13.3% (999 students)No Pell: 22.8% (1,707 students)Dependent students: 12.2% (916 students)Independent students: 21.1% (1,582 students)Female students: 17.2% (1,292 students)Male students: 13.4% (1,002 students)Overall Median$7,500
Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $5,500, close to what completers borrow ($7,500) but without the degree to show for it.

Graduation Rate & Retention

38% of students who start here finish within six years, and 42% come back after first year. Fewer than half finish in six years. Ask what support exists for students who fall behind. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

Completion and earnings carry the most weight in this college's score, and how the UCD Score weighs each measure sets out exactly how they are combined.

6-Year Graduation Rate
38%
Of students who graduate within six years
First-Year Retention
42%
Returning for their second year
What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

Ten years after starting here, the median student earns $22,927 a year, below the national median. Weigh that against the cost above before taking on debt here. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)
$22,927
Earning > $25K
35%
10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

$20,000$21,000$21,500$22,500$23,5006 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates
$17,600

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates
$25,600

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $8,000, about 31% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Stable ↑ 1.9 pts across 6 years
50%1yr52.9%3yr62.2%5yr51.9%7yr
What this signals: Moderate. Only 52% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Who you would actually be sitting next to: 430 students, an intimate, close-knit community. Worth knowing: 36% are the first in their family to go to college.

Total Enrolled
430
Part-Time
12%
First-Generation
36%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents
Hispanic 100.0% 430
Hispanic: 100.0% (430 students)Total430

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Huertas College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting
Small City Caguas, Puerto Rico
Housing
Commuter campus No on-campus housing
Adult Learners
50% of students are 25 or older
Athletics
NAIA athletic-conference member
Academic Calendar
Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

After that comes the national picture for Engineering Tech graduates, which shows what the field pays across every college rather than just this one.

Huertas College offers a varied set of programs: 12 distinct programs across 4 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

6 Programs
3 Programs
1 Program

Faculty & Resources

There are 10 students for every instructor here: small classes, and staff who are likely to know your name.

Student : Faculty
10:1
Students per instructional faculty member
Avg Faculty Salary
$24,886
9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

11 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank Faculty Count Share Avg Salary
Full Professors 11 100% $24,886

Pros & Cons of Huertas College

No college is right for everyone. Here is where Huertas College is likely to suit you and where it may not, based on the same figures shown above.

Read against a single profile these cut both ways, which is why it helps to put two colleges side by side on the same measures rather than judging one in isolation.

PROS
  • Very affordable net price after aid
  • Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
  • Tight-knit, close community feel
  • Wide reach of need-based federal aid
  • Low typical debt at graduation
CONS
  • Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
  • Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
  • First-year retention is below typical
  • Below-average post-graduation earnings
  • No graduate programs offered at this institution
Best for: Based on the data, Huertas College is a fit for families focused on keeping net cost low; students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Huertas College

The questions families ask most about Huertas College, answered straight from the federal data rather than from the college's own marketing.

How much does Huertas College cost?
Budget around $4,401 a year. That is the net price, what families typically pay once grants and scholarships come off, not the sticker price. Your own figure depends on household income, so treat this as a midpoint rather than a quote. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.
Is Huertas College worth it?
On the numbers, yes: strong return on investment. Ten years in, the median graduate earns $22,927 a year against a net price of $4,401, about 5.2 dollars of earnings for every dollar of annual cost. That ratio ignores whether you finish and what you study, which matter just as much. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.
What is Huertas College known for?
Mostly Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Medical Assisting, Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. Those are the fields where it awards the most degrees, which is a better guide to where the teaching strength sits than any reputation ranking. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.
What do Huertas College graduates earn?
About $22,927 a year, measured ten years after students first enrolled. Half earn more and half earn less, and what you study moves that figure far more than where you study. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.
Is Huertas College accredited?
Yes. Huertas College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Huertas College?
430 students. Small enough that you will recognize faces across campus, and small enough that course choice can be limited. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.
What is the graduation rate at Huertas College?
38% finish within six years. That means most students do not finish in six years. Ask the school directly what support exists for students who fall behind. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.
Is Huertas College a public or private college?
It is Private For-Profit. Private for-profit, so compare completion and earnings carefully against a public alternative.
Where is Huertas College located?
Huertas College is located in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
What programs does Huertas College offer?
12 different programs, most commonly Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Medical Assisting, Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. If the subject you want is not among them, check the full list before applying rather than assuming it is offered.
What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Huertas College?
10 students per instructor. Low enough that staff are likely to know who you are. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

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