Trade Schools in Ponce, PR

Ponce, PR has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 701 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,330 to $12,324, with a median of $10,950 across the 9 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $10,401 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Instituto Educativo Premier, Escuela Tecnica de Electricidad and Automeca Technical College-Ponce.

5
Schools
701
Graduates last year
$10,950
Median program tuition
$10,401
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Ponce, PR

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Instituto Educativo Premier

Ponce, PR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$9,342
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Academia Serrant Inc

Ponce, PR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Machinist and CNC
Average net price
$9,943
Completion rate
89%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Ponce

Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz

Juana Diaz, PR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$2,998
Completion rate
62%
Type
Private for-profit

Dewey University-Juana Díaz

Juana Diaz, PR

Programs
Electrician, HVAC, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$6,072
Completion rate
57%
Type
Private nonprofit

D'Mart Institute

Barranquitas, PR

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, CNA and Cosmetology and 4 more
Average net price
$13,017
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Advantage Technical College

Manati, PR

Programs
Cosmetology, Electrician, HVAC and Nail Technician
Average net price
$5,465
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Ponce, PR?

The median published tuition is $10,950 (range $7,330 to $12,324, 9 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Instituto Educativo Premier ($7,330), Academia Serrant Inc ($9,073) and Escuela Tecnica de Electricidad ($12,324). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 12 months to finish (8 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $10,401 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.