CEM College-San Juan ★ Hidden gem
San Juan, Puerto Rico · Private, for-profit · 119 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Puerto Rico high-school graduate (about $16,495/yr). Another 5 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,543 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,544 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,543 |
| All families (average) | $15,543 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $29,461 | +$12,966 | clears the bar | $7,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,975 | +$6,480 | clears the bar | $2,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $22,471 | +$5,976 | clears the bar | $3,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $20,676 | +$4,181 | clears the bar | $6,272 | 1.5 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $18,756 | +$2,261 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $17,668 | +$1,173 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 92% of students receive Pell grants · 86% 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.