San Juan Bautista School of Medicine Outcomes

San Juan Bautista graduates face significant financial challenges despite serving critical healthcare needs. The 33.3% six-year graduation rate means many students accumulate debt without completing their degrees. Those who do graduate typically enter residency programs paying around $55,000 annually, making loan payments difficult to manage. With 16.4% of students taking federal loans and the school's focus on training physicians for underserved Puerto Rican communities, graduates often choose lower-paying public health roles over lucrative specialties. Primary care physicians in Puerto Rico earn considerably less than mainland counterparts. The modest tuition costs help, but the low completion rates and limited earning potential in the target geographic area create a weak return on investment for most students.