Cheapest Civil Engineering Colleges in Puerto Rico

Caribbean University's two campuses offer Civil Engineering students the lowest costs in Puerto Rico, with net prices starting at $6,392 in Bayamon. This creates a striking affordability gap compared to Universidad Politecnica's $16,338 annual cost. Puerto Rico's ongoing infrastructure reconstruction efforts following recent natural disasters have increased demand for civil engineers skilled in resilient design and construction management throughout the island's 78 municipalities.

Programs

$6,392 – $16,338

Net Price Range

$28,804

Avg. Program Earnings

35.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Civil Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Caribbean University-Bayamon Bayamon, Puerto Rico	$6,392	$5,966	36.7%
2	Caribbean University-Ponce Ponce, Puerto Rico	$6,680	$5,966	41.7%
3	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, Puerto Rico	$7,668	$6,920	30.2%
4	University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, Puerto Rico	$12,684	$5,274	47.0%	54.4%
5	Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey, Puerto Rico	$16,338	$9,810	23.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $10,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Caribbean University's campuses maintain the lowest net costs at $6,392-$6,680, while Universidad Politecnica charges $16,338 annually. The University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez falls in the middle at $12,684 net cost despite being the only public option.

How do graduation rates compare across these affordable programs?

UPR-Mayaguez leads with a 47% graduation rate, followed by Caribbean University-Ponce at 41.7%. Caribbean University-Bayamon graduates 36.7% of students, while Universidad Politecnica has the lowest completion rate at 23.6%.

Does choosing the cheapest program affect earning potential?

UPR-Mayaguez graduates earn $46,673 annually, more than double the $21,964 earned by Caribbean University alumni. Universidad Politecnica graduates earn $24,615, suggesting that program costs don't directly correlate with salary outcomes.

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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.