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Dewey University-Carolina
Carolina, Puerto Rico · Private non-profit university
Address: Road 3 Compound 11 Lot 7 Carolina Industrial Park, Carolina, PR 00986 · Phone: (787) 710-8999 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Dewey University-Carolina is a private non-profit trade school in Carolina, PR offering medical assistant, medical billing & coding, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Dewey University-Carolina carried a median debt of $5,185 and earned a median of $19,761 ten years after entry; completion rate versus the state average of 69.2% is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance for Dewey University-Carolina is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. The school accepts federal financial aid, and 87.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $22,380 | $46,120 | $59,990 |
| Medical records specialists | $21,900 | $27,990 | $39,680 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $23,030 | $29,520 | $43,130 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 17 | $13,281 | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 9 | $15,352 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 4 | $13,281 | not reported | 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.
About this school
Dewey University-Carolina is a private non-profit trade and career school located in Carolina, Puerto Rico, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The school's three program families center on healthcare support careers: medical assistant programs (the largest, with 17 completers), medical billing and coding programs (9 completers), and pharmacy technician programs (4 completers), for a total of 30 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 292.
On the numbers: the campus's completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 69.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $5,185. Median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $19,761. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. A notably high share of students, 87.4%, receive Pell Grants, suggesting the student population leans toward those with financial need.
This campus may suit students interested in short, focused healthcare-support credentials rather than multi-year associate degrees, given the program families offered, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Adults considering a career change should verify current program length, cost, and licensing requirements directly with the school by phone or website, and confirm accreditation status and outcomes using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Dewey University-Carolina offers medical assistant programs, medical billing & coding programs, and pharmacy technician programs. Medical assistant is the largest program by completers (17), followed by medical billing & coding (9) and pharmacy technician (4).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. Notably, 87.4% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 69.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $5,185, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry were $19,761, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (787) 710-8999 or visit https://dewey.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Dewey University-Carolina is a private non-profit school. Control type can affect tuition structure and institutional priorities, though specific comparisons are not reported in this data.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?434900.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The healthcare-support program families offered (medical assistant, billing & coding, pharmacy technician) are common entry points for career changers, but specific fit depends on program length and schedule, which are not reported here; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for guidance specific to each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Dewey University-Carolina at (787) 710-8999 or through its website at https://dewey.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?434900 to compare 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.