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Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Inc

Arroyo, Puerto Rico · Private for-profit career school

Welding schoolsBarber schoolsNail technician schoolsCulinary & pastry schoolsCosmetology schools
79%completion rate · Puerto Rico avg 69%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$19,882median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$24,591median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$12,550annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 151, Morse Street, Arroyo, PR 00714 · Phone: 7878395266201 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Inc is a private for-profit trade school in Arroyo, PR offering welding, barber, and nail technician programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Inc has a 78.7% completion rate, above the state average of 69.2%, and median earnings of $24,591 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Inc is $12,550, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 98.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Colegio Mayor de Tecn… Colegio Mayor de Tecn…: 78.7% 78.7% Puerto Rico average Puerto Rico average: 69.2% 69.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$26,280$30,220$33,840
Barbers (U.S.)$28,600$38,210$58,960
Manicurists and pedicurists$21,840$22,900$22,900
Chefs and head cooks$23,730$30,800$47,840
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$21,840$22,090$22,910

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Puerto Rico (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 141 $16,881 $16,478 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 18 not reported $10,411 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 8 not reported $10,411 not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported $10,411 not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Inc is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, in a small suburb setting. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus offers 5 program families, most commonly welding schools, barber schools, and nail technician schools, with welding programs accounting for the bulk of completions.

According to federal data, the campus completion rate is 78.7%, above the state average of 69.2%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,591. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $12,550. About 98.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students seeking hands-on trade instruction in fields like welding, barbering, or nail technology rather than a traditional degree path; specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so those considering a career change should confirm schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, contact the school or consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard using the link provided by the institution.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers 5 program families, most notably welding schools, barber schools, and nail technician schools, based on completions data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with a status of Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 98.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 78.7%, which is above the Puerto Rico state average of 69.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,591 per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $12,550.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at the phone number or website listed to confirm.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school offers hands-on trade programs like welding and barbering, but specific fit for adult career changers, including schedule flexibility, is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Inc by phone at 7878395266201 or visit their website at https://www.cmtarroyo.com/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Direct comparisons with other schools are not reported in this data; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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