University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo, Puerto Rico · Public · 2,669 undergraduates
All 13 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Puerto Rico high-school graduate (about $16,495/yr). Another 7 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,332 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,033 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,065 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,960 |
| All families (average) | $10,680 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $38,478 | +$21,983 | clears the bar | $4,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | Bachelor's Degree | $37,027 | +$20,532 | clears the bar | $5,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $22,550 | +$6,055 | clears the bar | $5,250 | 0.9 yrs |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $36,328 | +$19,833 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $30,948 | +$14,453 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $25,528 | +$9,033 | clears the bar | $4,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $34,294 | +$17,799 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $19,620 | +$3,125 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $25,502 | +$9,007 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $32,259 | +$15,764 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Bachelor's Degree | $22,028 | +$5,533 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,745 | +$40,250 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $23,659 | +$7,164 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 89% of students receive Pell grants · 52% 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.