Ponce Paramedical College Inc
Tel:
(787)848-1589
School Highlights
- Ponce Paramedical College Inc serves 2,607 students (96% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
- Ponce Paramedical College Inc is one of 3 community colleges within Ponce County, PR.
- The nearest community college to Ponce Paramedical College Inc is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce (0.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Ponce Paramedical College Inc places among the top 20% of community colleges in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Ponce Paramedical College Inc | (PR) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, for profit |
| Total Faculty | 110 staff | 45 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 25 | 16 |
| Total Enrollment | 2,607 students | 839 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,494 students | 701 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 113 students | 138 students |
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| % Hispanic | 100% | 99% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 45% | 42% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $17,600 | $20,500 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 97% | 97% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $2,386 | $2,525 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $1,348 | $2,240 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Ponce Paramedical College Inc is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce (0.8 miles away).
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(787)864-0354 12.50662 - Columbia Central University-YaucoPrivate, for profit407 students | 17.40 Mi3 Betances St
Yauco, PR 00698
(787)856-0845 17.40407 - 1,385 students | 18.90 MiCarr. # 10 Km. 52.2
Utuado, PR 00641
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