American Educational College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
American Educational College is a private for-profit trade school in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 168 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,859 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $8,306. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $17,172 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,306
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,859 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 168 98.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.60%
- First-Generation Students: 57.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 8.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 305
- Room & Board: $3,021 annual estimate
American Educational College: what the data shows
Common questions about American Educational College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is American Educational College?
American Educational College is located in Bayamon, PR (ZIP 00961).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is American Educational College public or private?
American Educational College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does American Educational College cost?
Published tuition: $8,306.
Average net price after aid: $7,859.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,851 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,084 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,335 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $33,224.
How big is American Educational College?
Total enrollment: 168 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 305 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at American Educational College?
150%-time completion rate: 46.60%.
First-year retention: 44.2%.
What do graduates of American Educational College earn?
Median earnings: $13,901 six years after entry; $17,172 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
99.57% of students receive Pell grants.
What is American Educational College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Real Estate Development (51 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (48 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (14 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (14 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (5 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is American Educational College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 46.60%; median earnings $17,172 at 10 years; net price $7,859. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,306
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at American Educational College was $8,306.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,859
2024 Value
In 2024 American Educational College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,859.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,436 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,859 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$33,224 4-Year Tuition
$3,021 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$425 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,752 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$47,008 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for American Educational College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
99.57% 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 American Educational 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 American Educational College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,324 | $6,324 | $6,454 |
| 2014 | $6,422 | $6,422 | $6,779 |
| 2015 | $6,490 | $6,490 | $6,535 |
| 2016 | $6,530 | $6,530 | $6,498 |
| 2017 | $6,634 | $6,634 | $6,440 |
| 2019 | $7,106 | $7,106 | $539 |
| 2020 | $7,250 | $7,250 | $6,904 |
| 2021 | $7,368 | $7,368 | $7,773 |
| 2022 | $7,680 | $7,680 | $7,095 |
| 2023 | $8,306 | $8,306 | $6,906 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
American Educational College reported total enrollment of about 168 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 25% male and 75% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 99.57% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at American Educational College in 2024 is 168 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 305 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
44.2%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
46.60% 100% Completion Time
46.60% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 46.60% of students graduating from American Educational College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Real Estate Development: 2% male / 98% female
- Barbering/Barber: 79% male / 21% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for American Educational College.
Return on Investment
$17,172 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
446.25% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for American Educational College.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Real Estate Development: 51 completions
2. Barbering/Barber: 48 completions
3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 14 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 14 completions
5. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 5 completions
6. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 1 completions
Most popular programs at American Educational College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for American Educational College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for American Educational College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $712
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
American Educational College is a private for-profit institution located in Bayamon, PR. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Real Estate Development, Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 168 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), Black or African American (0.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 46.60%. Approximately 99.57% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Bayamon, PR 00961
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
American Educational 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is American Educational College located?
American Educational College is located in Bayamon, PR.
How much does American Educational College cost?
Reported tuition is $8,306 and average net price is $7,859 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $3,021 annually.
What is the student body demographics at American Educational College?
American Educational College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 305 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend American Educational College?
About 57.0% of students at American Educational College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of American Educational College earn?
Median earnings are $13,901 six years after entry and $17,172 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at American Educational College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is American Educational College public or private?
American Educational College is a private for-profit institution located in Bayamon, PR.
Is American Educational College an HBCU?
No. American Educational College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is American Educational College a tribal college?
No. American Educational College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is American Educational College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—American Educational College reports 100.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is American Educational College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for American Educational 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
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- Puerto Rico colleges by ROI
- Puerto Rico trade schools profile
- Bayamon, Puerto Rico city profile
- Outlying Areas regional profile
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- School directory
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- Puerto Rico trade schools profile
- Bayamon, Puerto Rico city profile
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Puerto Rico
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.