Automeca Technical College-Caguas

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,800

7.32% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$3,035

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

194

100% Full-Time

About

Automeca Technical College-Caguas is a higher education institution located in Caguas Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Automeca Technical College-Caguas were Automobile Mechanics Technology (67 degrees awarded), Other Electrical Maintenance & Repair Technology (27 degrees), and Diesel Mechanics Technology (14 degrees).

In 2023, 119 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Automeca Technical College-Caguas. 2.52% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 97.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (119 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Automeca Technical College-Caguas is $8,800, which is $−5,012 less than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Automeca Technical College-Caguas was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 318 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Automeca Technical College-Caguas is $8,800, which is $5,013 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,035.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Automeca Technical College-Caguas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,800

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Automeca Technical College-Caguas was $8,800. The cost of tuition at Automeca Technical College-Caguas is $−5,013 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Automeca Technical College-Caguas (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,035

2023 Value

35%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Automeca Technical College-Caguas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,035. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Automeca Technical College-Caguas grew by 35%.

This chart compares the average net price of Automeca Technical College-Caguas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,000

Room and Board

$300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Automeca Technical College-Caguas was of $5,000 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Automeca Technical College-Caguas (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Automeca Technical College-Caguas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Automeca Technical College-Caguas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Automeca Technical College-Caguas was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 318 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Automeca Technical College-Caguas had a total enrollment of 194 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Automeca Technical College-Caguas is 194 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Automeca Technical College-Caguas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Automeca Technical College-Caguas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Automeca Technical College-Caguas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (95.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (4.64%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Automeca Technical College-Caguas in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 194 students. The full-time enrollment at Automeca Technical College-Caguas is 194 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Automeca Technical College-Caguas (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Automeca Technical College-Caguas was 84%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Automeca Technical College-Caguas (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

194 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Automeca Technical College-Caguas is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 113 fewer women than men received degrees from Automeca Technical College-Caguas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Automeca Technical College-Caguas is hispanic or latino (119 degrees awarded).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Automeca Technical College-Caguas is Automobile Mechanics Technology (67 degrees awarded), followed by Other Electrical Maintenance & Repair Technology (27 degrees) and Diesel Mechanics Technology (14 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Automeca Technical College-Caguas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (119 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Welding, soldering, & brazing workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Caguas are Welding, soldering, & brazing workers (965 people), Automotive service technicians & mechanics (908 people), Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (861 people), Other managers (828 people), and Maintenance & repair workers, general (628 people).

The most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Caguas in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (119 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

General & operations managers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Caguas are General & operations managers, Software developers, Chief executives & legislators, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Other managers

The most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Caguas are Mechanical Technologies (119 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Caguas are Construction (1,896 people), Automotive repair & maintenance (1,290 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (770 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (636 people), and Air transportation (544 people).

The most specialized majors at Automeca Technical College-Caguas are Mechanical Technologies (119 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Automeca Technical College-Caguas.

Most Common (2023)

Automobile Mechanics Technology
67 degrees awarded
Other Electrical Maintenance & Repair Technology
27 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Automeca Technical College-Caguas was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Automeca Technical College-Caguas according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

116

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Automeca Technical College-Caguas, which is 38.7 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (3).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Automeca Technical College-Caguas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Automeca Technical College-Caguas in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 21.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Automeca Technical College-Caguas in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 0.0469 times less than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

76%

100% Completion Time

77%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 76% of students graduating from Automeca Technical College-Caguas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

119 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Automeca Technical College-Caguas is hispanic or latino (119 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Male
116 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Automeca Technical College-Caguas is hispanic or latino male (116 degrees awarded). There were 38.7 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (3 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$929k

2023 Salaries

30.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Automeca Technical College-Caguas paid a median of $929k in salaries, a 30.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 30.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 14.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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