Mech-Tech College - Community College Profile

Mech-Tech College

Mech-Tech College is a private community college located in Caguas, PR. It offers 23 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $11,394 for undergraduate programs at Mech-Tech College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,544) of private community colleges in Puerto Rico.

It has 2,220 students that are higher than the average population (702 students) of community colleges in Puerto Rico. The student to faculty ratio is 35 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Puerto Rico community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $24,100.

Academic Overview

Mech-Tech College is a 2-4 years, private (for-profit) school located in Caguas, Puerto Rico. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $11,394 on average. It offers 23 degree programs through 15 Certificate, 8 Associate's programs. (The distance learning opportunity (online classes) is not offered.) The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $24,100.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, private (for-profit)
Address	Num 39-40 B St W Industrial Pk, Caguas, PR
Phone	787-744-1060
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	$11,394
Student Population »	2,220 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	60%
Retention Rate	80%
Average Financial Aid »	$6,181
Students to Faculty	35:1 (2.86%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$24,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $11,394 for undergraduate programs at Mech-Tech College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($9,544) over private community colleges in Puerto Rico.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Mech-Tech College. Then, we compare its costs to Puerto Rico community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$11,394
Books & Supplies	$400
Off-Campus Living Costs	$14,950
Average Financial Aid	$6,181
Cost of Attendance	$26,744
After Financial Aid	$20,563
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$24,100

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Mech-Tech College	$11,394
Private Community Colleges in Puerto Rico	$9,544
Private Community Colleges in U.S.	$19,777

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Mech-Tech College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 15 Certificate, 8 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	15	8	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biomedical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	39 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	71 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Security System Installation, Repair, and Inspection Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	59 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	296 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	87 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician	38 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Tool and Die Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	199 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Nursing Practice	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,220 students at Mech-Tech College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,020 male students and 102 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,122	1,856	266
Male Students	2,020	1,766	254
Female Students	102	90	12