Trade Schools in San Juan, PR

San Juan, PR has 12 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 3 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 1,209 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,049 to $16,675, with a median of $12,600 across the 9 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $14,484 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia, Century College and Advantage Technical College.

12
Schools
1,209
Graduates last year
$12,600
Median program tuition
$14,484
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 schools in San Juan, PR

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Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia

San Juan, PR

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Cosmetology and Electrician and 2 more
Average net price
$12,181
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private for-profit

Century College

San Juan, PR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$5,605
Completion rate
90%
Type
Private for-profit

Advantage Technical College

San Juan, PR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$6,554
Completion rate
37%
Type
Private for-profit

Neo-Esthetique European Institute

San Juan, PR

Programs
Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Nail Technician
Average net price
$9,369
Completion rate
81%
Type
Private for-profit

CEM College-San Juan

San Juan, PR

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$15,161
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of San Juan

ICPR Junior College

Hato Rey, PR

Programs
Massage Therapy, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$8,061
Completion rate
49%
Type
Private for-profit

Dewey University-Hato Rey

Hato Rey, PR

Programs
Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$3,836
Completion rate
62%
Type
Private nonprofit

American Educational College

Bayamon, PR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, LPN and Nail Technician and 1 more
Average net price
$7,719
Completion rate
59%
Type
Private for-profit

Leston College

Bayamon, PR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$6,080
Completion rate
19%
Type
Private for-profit

Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon

Bayamon, PR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$5,491
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Bayamon Community College

Bayamon, PR

Programs
Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$5,856
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private for-profit

NUC University

Bayamon, PR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and Electrician and 11 more
Average net price
$11,921
Completion rate
52%
Type
Private for-profit

Modern Hairstyling Institute-Carolina

Carolina, PR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$5,168
Completion rate
78%
Type
Private for-profit

Nova College de Puerto Rico

Bayamon, PR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Massage Therapy and Nail Technician and 1 more
Average net price
$7,728
Completion rate
31%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in San Juan, PR?

The median published tuition is $12,600 (range $9,049 to $16,675, 9 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Neo-Esthetique European Institute ($9,049), Advantage Technical College ($10,500) and Antilles School of Technical Careers ($12,480). 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 13 months to finish (8 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 20 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $14,484 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in San Juan, PR?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences, Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan and Colegio Universitario de San Juan.

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.