University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
San Juan, Puerto Rico · Public · 8,572 undergraduates
All 41 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Puerto Rico high-school graduate (about $16,495/yr). Another 84 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,018 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,553 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,002 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,925 |
| $110k and up | $13,018 |
| All families (average) | $9,175 |
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 | $40,152 | +$23,657 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $30,052 | +$13,557 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $57,201 | +$40,706 | clears the bar | $5,750 | 0.1 yrs |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $31,930 | +$15,435 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $46,038 | +$29,543 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $25,442 | +$8,947 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $34,844 | +$18,349 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $33,957 | +$17,462 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $31,848 | +$15,353 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree | $43,731 | +$27,236 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $57,851 | +$41,356 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $41,417 | +$24,922 | clears the bar | $6,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| Natural Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $39,675 | +$23,180 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental Design | Bachelor's Degree | $35,023 | +$18,528 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $57,619 | +$41,124 | clears the bar | $13,750 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 41 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 66% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.