Job training programs in Puerto Rico
265 programs in 49 fields, with costs, results and funding that can make them free
36 schools offer these programs, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Compare the fields below, then open one to see each program with its price and how past students did.
Accredited schools in Puerto Rico: Trade schools · Nursing schools · Medical certification programs · Allied health programs · IT schools · Business schools · Beauty schools · First responder schools · Culinary and hospitality schools
Job training in Puerto Rico by line of work
- Beauty school52
- Trade school programs44
- Culinary and hospitality programs34
- Allied health programs32
- Nursing and patient care programs26
- Medical certification programs26
- Business and office training22
- IT certification programs15
- First responder training9
- Child care and social services training5
Each line of work compares its fields in Puerto Rico. A line gets a page once two of its fields have one here.
Compare job training in Puerto Rico: cost, pay and results
| Training | Programs | Most cost | Earned a year, estimated | Working 6 months later | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary school | 32 | $6,890 to $12,488 | about $14,000 | Left out | Left out |
| Cosmetology school | 18 | $10,224 to $11,659 | about $12,600 | Left out | Left out |
| Barber school | 18 | $10,360 to $11,445 | about $11,900 | Left out | Left out |
| RN programs | 12 | $14,880 to $23,567 | about $14,000 | Left out | Left out |
| Medical billing and coding training | 11 | $8,698 to $12,274 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Administrative assistant training | 11 | $4,185 to $9,670 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Nail tech school | 10 | $6,829 to $8,122 | about $11,600 | Left out | Left out |
| HVAC training | 9 | $6,675 to $12,374 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Medical administrative assistant training | 9 | $11,745 to $19,950 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| LPN programs | 8 | $10,598 to $12,327 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Auto mechanic classes | 8 | $10,055 to $14,362 | about $13,300 | Left out | Left out |
| IT training | 8 | $804 to $9,648 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| EMT classes | 7 | $7,085 to $18,015 | about $11,900 | Left out | Left out |
| Electrician training | 6 | $10,573 to $13,897 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Dental assistant programs | 6 | $8,096 to $16,332 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Pharmacy technician training | 6 | $14,320 to $24,600 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Esthetician school | 6 | $7,212 to $12,651 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Radiology tech programs | 6 | $21,780 to $24,995 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Construction training programs | 6 | $2,410 to $8,220 | about $14,000 | Left out | Left out |
| Massage therapy school | 5 | $11,550 to $12,327 | Not reported | Not reported | Left out |
| Web and graphic design courses | 5 | $10,200 to $12,327 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Accounting and bookkeeping classes | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Home health aide training | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Early childhood education programs | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Welding classes | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Sonography school | 3 | Not enough data | Not reported | Left out | Left out |
| Respiratory therapy programs | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Vet tech programs | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Business administration programs | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| CNC machinist training | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Hospitality management programs | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Coding and software development courses | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| AutoCAD and drafting courses | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Digital marketing courses | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Patient care technician training | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Personal trainer certification | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Customer service training | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Cardiovascular technology programs | 2 | Not enough data | Not reported | Left out | Left out |
| Electronics technician training | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Criminal justice programs | 2 | Not enough data | Not reported | Not reported | Left out |
| Plumbing school | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Diesel mechanic training | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Industrial maintenance technician training | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| OTA programs | 1 | Not reported | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Teacher assistant certification | 1 | Not enough data | Not reported | Not reported | Left out |
| Auto body repair classes | 1 | No figures reported | |||
| Solar and wind technician training | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Optician training | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Masonry training | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
Each figure is the middle program of that field. Yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate.Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are counted; other schools in Puerto Rico may offer more. How these figures are made
Job training in San Juan, Ponce, Mayagüez and other Puerto Rico areas
Programs with classes in each area, all fields together. An area gets a page once it has 30 programs, or one field there has 10.
Where the Puerto Rico job training numbers come from
Which Puerto Rico programs are counted?
Programs Puerto Rico approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).5 They come from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025), covering programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Puerto Rico offers.
What the figures for each field mean
Each figure is the middle program among those that report it: half did better, half did worse. Prices are what most programs cost if you pay yourself (the middle half). Earnings are for the second quarter after students left, times four. Where a figure is missing, the table says why: "Not reported", "Left out" or "Not enough data" (what each means).
How reliable are the Puerto Rico figures?
The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Puerto Rico among the states with "known data quality concerns".6 We leave out the share who finished for Puerto Rico: half of its programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states. We leave out the share working 6 months later for Puerto Rico: every program that reports it reports exactly 100%.
Sources for the funding facts about job training in Puerto Rico
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- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns