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Cheapest Biological and Biomedical Sciences Colleges in Puerto Rico

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce delivers the most affordable biological sciences education on the island at just $7,455 net cost. This price advantage becomes significant when considering that graduates face challenging earnings prospects, with reported income of $12,221 annually. Puerto Rico's growing pharmaceutical sector, anchored by companies like Amgen and Bristol Myers Squibb, creates opportunities for biological sciences graduates despite the modest starting salaries. The 50.6% graduation rate at Ponce leads among these five affordable programs.
5
Programs
$7,455 – $13,024
Net Price Range
$12,221
Avg. Program Earnings
41.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $7,455 $5,354 50.6% 54.0%
2 $8,142 $5,954 47.7% 76.8%
3 $8,783 $5,580 33.0% 33.8%
4 $9,657 $6,284 31.4% 93.2%
5 $13,024 $6,360 43.6% 55.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide cost gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public universities like UPR-Ponce charge $7,455 while private institutions reach $13,024 at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon. The $5,569 difference reflects Puerto Rico's substantial public education subsidies that keep state university costs low for residents.

How do graduation rates vary among these affordable biological sciences programs?

UPR-Ponce leads with a 50.6% graduation rate, while UPR-Bayamon trails at 31.4% despite similar public funding. Inter American University-Bayamon maintains the most selective admissions at 33.8% acceptance, yet achieves only a 33% graduation rate.

Where do acceptance rates create the best admission opportunities?

UPR-Bayamon accepts 93.2% of applicants, making it the most accessible option for biological sciences students. This contrasts sharply with Inter American University-Bayamon's competitive 33.8% acceptance rate among these affordable programs.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.