Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Mercedita, Puerto Rico · Private, nonprofit · 2,404 undergraduates
Of 16 programs with reported earnings, 14 leave graduates out-earning a typical Puerto Rico high-school graduate (about $16,495/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 44 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,685 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,595 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,557 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,540 |
| All families (average) | $9,026 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,320 | +$24,825 | clears the bar | $11,265 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $12,551 | -$3,944 | falls short | $5,750 | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $33,156 | +$16,661 | clears the bar | $7,100 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $26,475 | +$9,980 | clears the bar | $5,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $29,460 | +$12,965 | clears the bar | $7,825 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $24,524 | +$8,029 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $18,319 | +$1,824 | clears the bar | $3,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $27,797 | +$11,302 | clears the bar | $4,200 | 0.4 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $49,709 | +$33,214 | clears the bar | $7,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $9,347 | -$7,148 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $29,212 | +$12,717 | clears the bar | $9,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Security Science and Technology | Bachelor's Degree | $31,181 | +$14,686 | clears the bar | $5,550 | 0.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $33,888 | +$17,393 | clears the bar | $10,578 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $27,924 | +$11,429 | clears the bar | $8,525 | 0.7 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $27,248 | +$10,753 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 80% of students receive Pell grants · 41% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.