Instituto Educativo Premier (Premier)
Private for-profit certificate school in Ponce, PR that costs an average of $9,342 a year after financial aid and graduates 76% of full-time students.
Private for-profitMidsize city290 undergraduates
Cost of Premier
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $17,152 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $9,342 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $8,953 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,377 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,002 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Premier's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 76% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 81% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $19,015 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $23,564 |
| Rank in Puerto Rico (earnings) | 23rd of 50 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 85% |
| Students with federal loans | 0% |
Majors and programs at Premier
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 675 | $10,401 | — |
Similar colleges in Puerto Rico
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antilles School of Technical Careers | San Juan | $4,627 | — | $24,629 |
| D'Mart Institute | Barranquitas | $13,017 | — | $19,586 |
| Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz | Juana Diaz | $2,998 | — | $19,839 |
| PPG Technical College | Caguas | $4,151 | — | — |
| Caribbean Forensic and Technical College | San Juan | $7,893 | — | $22,569 |
| Liceo de Arte-Dise-O y Comercio | Caguas | $9,278 | — | $18,658 |
| Escuela Hotelera de San Juan | Hato Rey | $16,148 | — | $24,235 |
| Institucion Chaviano de Mayaguez | Mayaguez | $11,656 | — | $17,252 |
About Premier
| Type | Private for-profit certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Ponce, PR |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 290 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 25 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges |
| Website | premierponce.net ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Premier cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $17,152 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,342 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,953.
How much do Premier graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $23,564 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 23rd of 50 similar colleges in Puerto Rico.
What is Premier's graduation rate?
76% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 81% of first-year students return for a second year.