Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
San Juan, Puerto Rico · Private, nonprofit
All 1 assessed programs leave graduates out-earning a typical Puerto Rico high-school graduate (about $16,495/yr). Another 7 could not be assessed.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
1 of 8 programs could be assessed 12% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | Doctoral Degree | $47,725 | +$31,230 | clears the bar | $24,825 | 0.8 yrs | insufficient data |
| History | Doctoral Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 20 |
| Literature | Doctoral Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 14 |
| Archeology | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 8 |
| International Relations | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 7 |
| History | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 5 |
| Literature | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 3 |
| Area Studies | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | $21,500 | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($16,495/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.