PPG Technical College
PPG Technical College is a private for-profit trade school in Caguas, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 235 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. In-state tuition starts near $8,620 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,620
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,154 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 235 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.74%
PPG Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about PPG Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is PPG Technical College?
PPG Technical College is located in Caguas, PR (ZIP 00726-3164).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is PPG Technical College public or private?
PPG Technical College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does PPG Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $8,620.
Average net price after aid: $4,154.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,077 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,475 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,195 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $34,480.
How big is PPG Technical College?
Total enrollment: 235 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at PPG Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 63.74%.
First-year retention: 67.0%.
What do graduates of PPG Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $18,607 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
92.78% of students receive Pell grants.
What is PPG Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (210 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.5040 (98 completions)
- CIP 018301 (76 completions)
- Real Estate Development (22 completions)
- CIP 010302 (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is PPG Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 63.74%; net price $4,154. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$8,620
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at PPG Technical College was $8,620.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,154
2024 Value
In 2024 PPG Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,154.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,616 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,154 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$34,480 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for PPG Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
92.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at PPG Technical College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for PPG Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $7,383 |
| 2016 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $6,721 |
| 2017 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $5,790 |
| 2018 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $6,543 |
| 2019 | $7,600 | $7,600 | $6,536 |
| 2020 | $7,100 | $7,100 | $7,965 |
| 2021 | $7,296 | $7,296 | $6,981 |
| 2022 | $7,296 | $7,296 | $3,738 |
| 2023 | $8,620 | $8,620 | $5,819 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at PPG Technical College in 2024 is 235 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
49.45% 100% Completion Time
63.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 49.45% of students graduating from PPG Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for PPG Technical College.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for PPG Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
5 Programs Reporting Data
Communications Technology - 10.5040: 98 completions
CIP 01.8301: 76 completions
Real Estate Development: 22 completions
CIP 01.0302: 14 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 210 completions
Most popular programs at PPG Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
$18,607 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)
Earnings outcomes for PPG Technical College graduates.
About
PPG Technical College is a private for-profit institution located in Caguas, PR, offering 5 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 235 students. The institution maintains a 63.74% graduation rate. Approximately 92.78% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Caguas, PR 00726-3164
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
PPG Technical College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does PPG Technical College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $8,620 and average net price is $4,154 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at PPG Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is PPG Technical College?
Total enrollment is about 235 students in the latest reporting year.
Is PPG Technical College public or private?
PPG Technical College is a private for-profit institution located in Caguas, PR.
Is PPG Technical College an HBCU?
No. PPG Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is PPG Technical College a tribal college?
No. PPG Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is PPG Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—PPG Technical College reports 100.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is PPG Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for PPG Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.