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Puerto Rico's allied health diagnostic programs show striking cost variations that reflect the island's unique educational market. While the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music offers unexpected allied health training at just $5,244 net cost, private institutions like Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus command $7,559 despite producing graduates who earn $17,322 annually. The 16 programs span from $5,244 to $14,817, with public universities generally offering lower net costs but variable outcomes. Puerto Rico's growing medical tourism industry and network of regional hospitals create steady demand for diagnostic imaging technicians, respiratory therapists, and other allied health professionals. Several Inter American University campuses dominate the middle price range, clustering around $7,000 to $9,000 in net costs. Universidad Central Del Caribe stands out with a 59.1% graduation rate at $8,011, while earnings data shows significant variation from $6,765 to over $17,000 for recent graduates.
16
Programs
$5,244 – $14,817
Net Price Range
$11,137
Avg. Program Earnings
44.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

16 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $5,244 $3,370 57.1% 84.5%
2 $6,326 54.9%
3 $6,544 $8,198 42.6%
4 $7,382 $5,542 38.4% 67.8%
5 $7,455 $5,354 50.6% 54.0%
6 $7,559 $6,920 31.1%
7 $7,569 $6,920 36.4%
8 $7,607 $5,542 38.7% 45.7%
9 $8,011 $6,442 59.1% 77.8%
10 $8,245 $5,580 43.1% 52.8%
11 $8,932 $5,580 39.4% 47.0%
12 $9,034 $5,580 42.7% 40.1%
13 $9,104 $8,520 58.1%
14 $10,082 $6,340 47.9% 94.7%
15 $12,684 $5,274 47.0% 54.4%
16 $14,817 $12,900 25.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $17,322 earning potential at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus compared to other programs?

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus graduates earn $17,322 annually, significantly higher than the $6,765 earned by University of Puerto Rico at Ponce graduates. This campus charges $7,559 in net costs and maintains a 31.1% graduation rate. The higher earnings likely reflect specialized program tracks or stronger clinical partnerships in the San Juan metropolitan area.

How do public university costs compare to private options for allied health programs?

Public institutions like Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music ($5,244) and University of Puerto Rico at Ponce ($7,455) offer the lowest net costs among the 16 programs. Private nonprofit schools typically range from $6,326 to $10,082, with Inter American University campuses clustering around $7,000 to $9,000. The University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez represents an outlier at $12,684 net cost despite being public.

Which schools offer the best graduation rates for allied health diagnostic programs?

Universidad Central Del Caribe leads with a 59.1% graduation rate at $8,011 net cost, followed closely by Huertas College at 58.1% for $9,104. Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music achieves 57.1% graduation rates while maintaining the lowest cost at $5,244. Most programs fall between 38% and 55% graduation rates, with several Inter American University campuses clustered in the upper 30s to low 40s.

Does student debt vary significantly across Puerto Rico's allied health programs?

Available debt data shows considerable variation, from $5,800 at Inter American University-Aguadilla to $19,129 at Pontifical Catholic University. Universidad Ana G. Mendez campuses report moderate debt levels of $9,000 to $11,400 despite producing higher-earning graduates. Most programs with reported debt data fall between $5,800 and $11,400, making Puerto Rico's allied health programs relatively affordable compared to mainland options.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.