Cheapest Criminology Colleges in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's criminology programs cluster within a tight $2,414 net cost range, yet earnings vary dramatically from $17,067 to $21,508 annually. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo leads affordability at $7,668 net cost but produces the lowest graduate earnings. The island's growing focus on federal law enforcement partnerships creates demand for bilingual criminology graduates, particularly as Puerto Rico serves as a strategic location for DEA and Customs operations targeting Caribbean drug trafficking routes.

Programs

$7,668 – $10,082

Net Price Range

$20,398

Avg. Program Earnings

40.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Criminology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, Puerto Rico	$7,668	$6,920	30.2%
2	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, Puerto Rico	$8,245	$5,580	43.1%	52.8%
3	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, Puerto Rico	$8,264	$6,238	42.1%	99.8%
4	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, Puerto Rico	$9,421	$6,238	39.2%	98.2%
5	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, Puerto Rico	$10,082	$6,340	47.9%	94.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide earnings gap despite similar program costs?

Graduate earnings span from $17,067 at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo to $21,508 at three Pontifical Catholic campuses, a 26% difference. This reflects varying alumni networks, internship connections, and geographic job markets across different regions of Puerto Rico.

How do graduation rates compare across these affordable programs?

Pontifical Catholic University-Ponce achieves the highest graduation rate at 47.9%, while Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo graduates only 30.2% of students. The three Pontifical Catholic campuses consistently outperform in retention despite accepting 94-99% of applicants.

Does attending the cheapest program mean higher debt burdens?

Surprisingly, the most affordable option at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo carries the highest debt burden at $14,802. Pontifical Catholic campuses maintain lower debt loads of $12,250 despite higher net costs, suggesting better financial aid packaging.

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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.