Automeca Technical College-Ponce ★ Hidden gem
Ponce, Puerto Rico · Private, for-profit · 310 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Puerto Rico high-school graduate (about $16,495/yr). Another 2 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,564 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,063 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,367 |
| All families (average) | $4,834 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $23,066 | +$6,571 | clears the bar | $2,950 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,963 | +$6,468 | clears the bar | $3,275 | 0.5 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,458 | +$9,963 | clears the bar | $2,500 | 0.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 96% of students receive Pell grants · 73% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.