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Cheapest Design and Applied Arts Colleges in Puerto Rico

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

EDP University of Puerto Rico stands out among 13 design programs with its remarkably low $4,989 net cost, making it the most affordable option by a significant margin. The island's growing creative economy, particularly in digital media and advertising serving the Caribbean market, creates opportunities for graduates despite modest early earnings ranging from $11,234 to $13,496. Public Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno offers the next best value at $5,231, demonstrating that quality design education remains accessible across Puerto Rico. Most private institutions cluster between $6,000-$9,000 annually, though graduation rates vary widely from 23.6% to 56.2% across the available programs.
13
Programs
$4,989 – $16,338
Net Price Range
$12,365
Avg. Program Earnings
36.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Design and Applied Arts Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $4,989 $7,050 23.6% 39.6%
2 $5,231 $4,902 44.9% 100.0%
3 $5,732 $8,054 56.2%
4 $6,305 $8,280 35.7%
5 $7,382 $5,542 38.4% 67.8%
6 $7,607 $5,542 38.7% 45.7%
7 $7,668 $6,920 30.2%
8 $8,783 $5,580 33.0% 33.8%
9 $8,787 $5,580 32.9% 44.7%
10 $8,964 $5,580 31.6% 46.8%
11 $9,034 $5,580 42.7% 40.1%
12 $14,072 $7,986 40.2% 55.4%
13 $16,338 $9,810 23.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes EDP University of Puerto Rico the most affordable design school?

EDP University charges just $4,989 in net costs, nearly $300 less than the second-cheapest option. This private nonprofit maintains a 39.64% acceptance rate while keeping costs well below other private institutions in the $7,000-$9,000 range.

How do graduation rates compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

The most affordable EDP University has a 23.6% graduation rate, while NUC University at $5,732 achieves the highest rate at 56.2%. Universidad Politecnica, the most expensive at $16,338, also shows a low 23.6% graduation rate, suggesting cost doesn't always correlate with completion.

Does the public design school offer better value than private options?

Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno costs $5,231 and maintains a 44.9% graduation rate with 100% acceptance. This public institution provides competitive value compared to most private schools, though several Inter American University campuses offer similar net costs around $7,000-$9,000.

Where do design graduates typically earn the most after completing their programs?

Atlantic University graduates report the highest early earnings at $13,496, despite the school's moderate $6,305 net cost. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo shows lower earnings at $11,234 with an average debt load of $11,250, highlighting the importance of considering both cost and earning potential.

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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.