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Ponce Health Sciences University, Centro Universitario de San Juan : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

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About Ponce Health Sciences University

In the heart of Santurce's arts scene, Ponce Health Sciences University's San Juan center is known for patient-centered health sciences education in a Spanish-English environment. Courses emphasize small-group learning, evidence-based thinking, and teamwork. Students tap modern labs, clinical skills spaces, quiet study areas, and library resources, supported by advising, tutoring, wellness care, and financial-aid guidance that actually helps.

Student life feels focused yet welcoming: groups organize health fairs, service projects, and peer review sessions, while beaches, galleries, and music offer quick breathers. The culture prizes service, cultural humility, and collaboration. Career prep shows up in clinical placements, research with faculty, and ties to hospitals and community clinics that can open doors. And the Santurce setting adds urban public-health opportunities and a clear bridge between classroom learning and neighborhood needs.

Key Institutional Details

Contact & Profile

Location: Calle Rosales, Esq San Antonio Parada 26 1/2, Santurce, Puerto Rico, 00914, USA
Website: psm.edu
Unit ID: 492704

Academic & Institutional

Control: Private for-profit institution (operates for revenue)
Accreditation: MSCHE
Length of Study: Programs under 2 years (e.g. certificate or diploma)
Calendar System: Semester system (two main terms per year)
Award Levels: Master's, Doctorate (Professional)
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research 4-Year Focus - Engineering
Campus Setting: Located in a large city (population of 250,000 or more)
Tuition: Not available
Student Profile:
Total Students: 237
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Graduate/Other: Not available
Male: 32 Female: 205
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Degree Programs & Career Salary Prospects

Explore degree programs offered at Ponce Health Sciences University, Centro Universitario de San Juan with detailed career prospects, starting salary ranges, and job opportunities in Puerto Rico. See what you can do with your degree and expected earnings after graduation.

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Click on any academic field that interests you to expand and view available degree programs. Each program shows potential career paths, median salaries in Puerto Rico vs national averages, and job prospects for graduates. Perfect for answering "What can I do with my degree?" and salary expectations.
Biological Sciences (1)
Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Biomedical Research
26.9999 Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. (PostBacCert)
Any instructional program in the biological and biomedical sciences not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Puerto Rico

Average graduate salary for this degree:
SOC Code Occupation US National Puerto Rico Avg PR vs US
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers $173,500 $110,630 -$62,870 (-36.2%)
19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other $100,440 $74,440 -$26,000 (-25.9%)
19-1099 Life Scientists, All Other $101,940 $35,060 -$66,880 (-65.6%)
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $101,340 $85,960 -$15,380 (-15.2%)
Psychology (2)
Psychological Sciences, Mental Health and Behavioral Studies
42.2801 Clinical Psychology. (Spec)
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology, involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. Includes instruction in clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal, psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behavior modification, therapeutic intervention skills, patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Puerto Rico

Average graduate salary for this degree:
SOC Code Occupation US National Puerto Rico Avg PR vs US
11-9199 Managers, All Other $149,890 $45,730 -$104,160 (-69.5%)
19-3033 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,850 $62,210 -$44,640 (-41.8%)
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $93,530 $67,740 -$25,790 (-27.6%)
42.2805 School Psychology. (PostBacCert)
A program that prepares individuals to apply clinical and counseling psychology principles to the diagnosis and treatment of student behavioral problems. Includes instruction in child and/or adolescent development; learning theory; testing, observation and other procedures for assessing educational, personality, intelligence and motor skill development; therapeutic intervention strategies for students and families; identification and classification of disabilities and disorders affecting learning; school psychological services planning; supervised counseling practice; ethical standards; and applicable regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Puerto Rico

Average graduate salary for this degree:
SOC Code Occupation US National Puerto Rico Avg PR vs US
11-9199 Managers, All Other $149,890 $45,730 -$104,160 (-69.5%)
19-3034 School Psychologists $93,610 $90,590 -$3,020 (-3.2%)
21-1012 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $71,520 $54,880 -$16,640 (-23.3%)
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $93,530 $67,740 -$25,790 (-27.6%)

Tuition, Fees & Estimated Costs

Overview of tuition rates, housing, and other annual education expenses for undergraduate and graduate students

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Graduate In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$38,338
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Graduate Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$38,338
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Financial Aid & Student Support

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Ponce Health Sciences University, Centro Universitario de San Juan

What academic programs and degree levels does Ponce Health Sciences University, Centro Universitario de San Juan offer?

Ponce Health Sciences University, Centro Universitario de San Juan offers 5 academic programs across 2 major fields of study, with available degree levels: Master's, Doctorate (Professional).

Most popular program areas include:

  • Psychological Sciences, Mental Health and Behavioral Studies (2 programs)
  • Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Biomedical Research (1 programs)

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2022-2023 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated, not all offered programs.

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