Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo, Puerto Rico · Private, nonprofit · 273 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Puerto Rico high-school graduate (about $16,495/yr). Another 27 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,939 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,883 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,333 |
| All families (average) | $11,117 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $27,205 | +$10,710 | clears the bar | $16,375 | 1.5 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral Degree | $33,204 | +$16,709 | clears the bar | $113,951 | 6.8 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $34,941 | +$18,446 | clears the bar | $49,396 | 2.7 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $22,958 | +$6,463 | clears the bar | $12,250 | 1.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $28,523 | +$12,028 | clears the bar | $18,525 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $24,412 | +$7,917 | clears the bar | $14,357 | 1.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $24,118 | +$7,623 | clears the bar | $12,375 | 1.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $33,066 | +$16,571 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $31,158 | +$14,663 | clears the bar | $18,875 | 1.3 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $34,645 | +$18,150 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 69% of students receive Pell grants · 54% 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.