Cheapest Electrical Colleges in Puerto Rico

Caribbean University's two campuses offer the lowest net costs for Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering in Puerto Rico, with Bayamon at $6,392 and Ponce at $6,680 annually. The University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez commands a $12,684 net price but delivers graduates earning $62,579, more than double the $24,912 starting salary from Inter American University-Bayamon. Puerto Rico's growing renewable energy sector and telecommunications infrastructure create steady demand for electrical engineers across the island's manufacturing and tech industries.

Programs

$6,392 – $16,338

Net Price Range

$42,653

Avg. Program Earnings

36.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Electrical, Electronics and Communications 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	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Barranquitas, Puerto Rico	$7,382	$5,542	38.4%	67.8%
4	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, Puerto Rico	$7,668	$6,920	30.2%
5	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, Puerto Rico	$8,245	$5,580	43.1%	52.8%
6	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, Puerto Rico	$8,783	$5,580	33.0%	33.8%
7	University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, Puerto Rico	$12,684	$5,274	47.0%	54.4%
8	Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey, Puerto Rico	$16,338	$9,810	23.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What accounts for the massive earnings gap between programs?

UPR-Mayaguez graduates earn $62,579 compared to $24,912 at Inter American-Bayamon, despite similar degree requirements. The public university's research focus and industry connections help explain why its graduates command nearly triple the starting salaries.

How do graduation rates compare across the cheapest options?

Caribbean University-Ponce leads affordable options with a 41.7% graduation rate, while Caribbean University-Bayamon graduates 36.7% of students. Both outperform Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus at 30.2% despite similar net costs around $7,000.

Is the most expensive program worth the premium?

Universidad Politecnica charges $16,338 net but graduates only 23.6% of students with $40,467 median earnings. UPR-Mayaguez costs $4,000 less while delivering higher earnings and a 47% graduation rate.

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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.