Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico

www.unitecpr.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$5,652

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

16.7%

1 Graduates

About

Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is a higher education institution located in Aguadilla Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico were Nursing School (38 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 171 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico. 55% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (170 degrees), 170 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,652.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$5,652

2021 Value

3.54%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,652. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico grew by 3.54%.

This chart compares the average net price of Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

98% of undergraduate students at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.03% with respect to 2020, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico (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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico had a total enrollment of 92 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is 92 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (76.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (23.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92 students. The full-time enrollment at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is 92 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2019 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 Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 17 more women than men received degrees from Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is hispanic or latino (170 degrees awarded). There were 170 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is Nursing School (38 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (30 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (29 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico are Registered nurses (1,340,343 people), Medical & health services managers (150,217 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,405 people), Pharmacists (131,811 people), and Physicians (109,332 people).

The most specialized majors at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico in 2021 are Construction (30 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (29 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (18 degrees), Health (93 degrees), and Human Sciences (1 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico are Construction (30 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (29 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (18 degrees), Health (93 degrees), and Human Sciences (1 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,468,426 people), Elementary & secondary schools (292,767 people), Outpatient care centers (226,597 people), Offices of physicians (197,400 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (150,492 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico.

Most Common (2021)

Electrician
30 degrees awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
29 degrees awarded
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico was Electrician with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico, which is 0.819 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (94).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico in Electrician. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico in Nursing School, which is 3.75 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is Male and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
170 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is hispanic or latino (170 degrees awarded). There were 170 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
94 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
76 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is hispanic or latino female (94 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (76 degrees).

Operations

Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico employs 14 Professors. Most academics at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico are Female Professor (9), and Male Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico are: Management, with 7 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.12M

2021 Salaries

5.94%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico paid a median of $1.12M in salaries, a 5.94% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$281k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico paid a total of $281k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico was Professor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico were Management with 7 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico was Female Professor with 9 employees, and Male Professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico.