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Cheapest Chemistry Colleges in Puerto Rico

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

Chemistry students in Puerto Rico face a stark cost divide, with Universidad Central de Bayamón charging just $4,285 annually while Universidad del Sagrado Corazón reaches $13,024. This $8,739 gap reflects the island's mix of affordable public options and private institutions competing for enrollment. The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey stands out with graduates earning $26,896, significantly above the $20,140 median for chemistry majors across the territory's 16 programs. Puerto Rico's pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, which employs thousands in companies like Amgen and Pfizer, creates steady demand for chemistry graduates despite relatively modest starting salaries. Graduation rates vary considerably, from the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras achieving 52.50% to some private campuses struggling below 35%, suggesting students should weigh program completion rates alongside affordability when choosing their path into the chemical sciences.
16
Programs
$4,285 – $13,487
Net Price Range
$23,518
Avg. Program Earnings
40.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

16 Chemistry Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $4,285 $5,986 37.9% 80.4%
2 $6,507 $5,324 52.5% 51.6%
3 $7,559 $6,920 31.1%
4 $7,607 $5,542 38.7% 45.7%
5 $7,668 $6,920 30.2%
6 $8,036 $5,580 35.4% 33.3%
7 $8,783 $5,580 33.0% 33.8%
8 $8,932 $5,580 39.4% 47.0%
9 $8,964 $5,580 31.6% 46.8%
10 $9,034 $5,580 42.7% 40.1%
11 $9,148 $5,354 48.6% 49.3%
12 $9,657 $6,284 31.4% 93.2%
13 $10,082 $6,340 47.9% 94.7%
14 $12,684 $5,274 47.0% 54.4%
15 $13,024 $6,360 43.6% 55.2%
16 $13,487 $5,364 52.9% 52.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $8,739 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive chemistry programs?

Universidad Central de Bayamón offers the lowest net price at $4,285, while Universidad del Sagrado Corazón costs $13,024 annually. Public universities like UPR-Rio Piedras maintain lower sticker prices around $5,324, but financial aid packages vary significantly across institutions. Private nonprofit schools typically charge higher tuition but may offer substantial aid to reduce actual student costs.

How do graduation rates compare across Puerto Rico's chemistry programs?

The University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras leads with a 52.50% graduation rate, followed by UPR-Cayey at 48.60%. Several Inter American University campuses struggle with completion rates below 40%, including Gurabo at 30.20% and Metro at 31.60%. These completion disparities suggest program structure and student support services vary significantly between institutions.

Where do chemistry graduates earn the highest starting salaries?

UPR-Cayey graduates earn $26,896 annually, well above the territory average, despite the program's mid-range $9,148 cost. UPR-Mayagüez graduates start at $20,140 with only $9,500 in median debt, offering strong return on investment. Most other programs lack reported earnings data, making these two public universities particularly valuable for career outcome transparency.

Does acceptance rate indicate program quality in Puerto Rico chemistry schools?

Acceptance rates range from 33.31% at Inter American-Arecibo to 94.74% at Pontifical Catholic University-Ponce. UPR-Rio Piedras maintains selectivity at 51.59% while achieving the highest graduation rate at 52.50%. However, some highly selective programs like Inter American-Bayamón show lower completion rates at 33.00%, suggesting admission standards don't always predict student success.

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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.