Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Ponce, Puerto Rico · Private, nonprofit · 3,874 undergraduates
Of 23 programs with reported earnings, 22 leave graduates out-earning a typical Puerto Rico high-school graduate (about $16,495/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 89 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,384 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,341 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,812 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,329 |
| $110k and up | $20,122 |
| All families (average) | $13,192 |
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 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $36,764 | +$20,269 | clears the bar | $18,653 | 0.9 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $39,634 | +$23,139 | clears the bar | $122,712 | 5.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $24,118 | +$7,623 | clears the bar | $12,375 | 1.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $28,523 | +$12,028 | clears the bar | $18,525 | 1.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $24,028 | +$7,533 | clears the bar | $19,129 | 2.5 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 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $19,099 | +$2,604 | clears the bar | $17,200 | 6.6 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $22,958 | +$6,463 | clears the bar | $12,250 | 1.9 yrs |
| Architecture | Bachelor's Degree | $45,710 | +$29,215 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $24,451 | +$7,956 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $31,158 | +$14,663 | clears the bar | $18,875 | 1.3 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $40,489 | +$23,994 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $22,355 | +$5,860 | clears the bar | $15,400 | 2.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 23 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 81% of students receive Pell grants · 49% 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.