At a glance
Average net price
$8,920
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
54.4%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
28,918
In-state tuition
$12,698
Out-of-state tuition
$13,853
Cost of attendance
$15,821
Median earnings (10y)
$24,785
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 64.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
12 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (49%), health (35%), stem (6%).
- STEM6%
- Health35%
- Business5%
- Humanities & arts3%
- Social sciences2%
- Trades & services49%
- Health professions35.4%~10,251 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Personal services31.3%~9,048 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~2,305 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~1,839 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business4.8%~1,391 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering tech3.5%~1,015 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~899 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.4%~700 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.9%~558 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~523 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~309 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 3,928 | $11,913 | $9,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 1,678 | $13,996 | $9,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 1,421 | $22,396 | $17,168 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 1,313 | $17,933 | $12,247 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 1,180 | $20,998 | $11,136 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 1,074 | $14,902 | $7,684 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 792 | $18,606 | $9,500 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 630 | $19,721 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 577 | $21,168 | $17,721 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 505 | $17,703 | $11,667 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Undergraduate certificate | 476 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 471 | $11,032 | $9,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 456 | $11,238 | $5,750 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 454 | $16,758 | $9,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 386 | $22,661 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 327 | $29,684 | $32,656 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 301 | $26,785 | $39,343 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 252 | $13,100 | $8,375 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. | Undergraduate certificate | 245 | $9,714 | $9,500 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 239 | $20,925 | $9,500 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 237 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 234 | — | $9,919 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 222 | $33,376 | $13,845 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 216 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 195 | $9,617 | $7,335 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Undergraduate certificate | 189 | — | $9,007 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 180 | $34,660 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 180 | $27,822 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 163 | $11,369 | $9,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 137 | $24,617 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 122 | $22,917 | $15,466 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 98 | $22,715 | $24,042 |
| Marketing. | Master's | 98 | $24,806 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 93 | $14,873 | $5,500 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 92 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Bachelor's | 86 | $23,154 | $23,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 81 | $24,410 | $16,500 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. | Undergraduate certificate | 78 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 77 | $13,253 | $9,500 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 77 | — | $12,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About NUC University
NUC University is a very large institution located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 28,918 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Personal services, Construction trades.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at NUC University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $8,920 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $12,698 for in-state students and $13,853 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,821 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 54.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 64.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $24,785 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
NUC University confers degrees and certificates across 12 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Personal services, Construction trades. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (49% of credentials), health (35% of credentials), stem (6% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Bayamon, Puerto Rico (city), NUC University draws students from across Puerto Rico and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about NUC University
Q.How much does NUC University cost?
The average net price at NUC University is $8,920 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,821.
Q.What is the graduation rate at NUC University?
NUC University has a 6-year graduation rate of 54.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do NUC University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median NUC University graduate earns $24,785 per year.
Q.What is tuition at NUC University?
Published tuition is $12,698 in-state and $13,853 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is NUC University located?
NUC University is located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico (ZIP 00960).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with NUC University at their official website.