Mech-Tech College ★ Hidden gem
Caguas, Puerto Rico · Private, for-profit · 2,302 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Puerto Rico high-school graduate (about $16,495/yr). Another 11 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,328 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,323 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,420 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,009 |
| All families (average) | $10,697 |
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 | $22,673 | +$6,178 | clears the bar | $3,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,606 | +$17,111 | clears the bar | $4,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,032 | +$21,537 | clears the bar | $7,645 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $35,289 | +$18,794 | clears the bar | $3,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $30,912 | +$14,417 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $21,686 | +$5,191 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,834 | +$20,339 | clears the bar | $3,175 | 0.2 yrs |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,738 | +$9,243 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $23,766 | +$7,271 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 92% of students receive Pell grants · 72% 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.