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Universidad Central de Bayamon stands out with the island's lowest net cost at $4,285 for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations programs, while the most expensive option reaches $13,024. This $8,739 price gap reflects different institutional approaches across Puerto Rico's 14 schools offering this major. The territory's growing small business sector, particularly in tourism and agriculture export, creates strong demand for graduates who understand local market conditions. Inter American University dominates the market with eight campus locations, though graduation rates vary significantly from 31% to 43% across different campuses.
14
Programs
$4,285 – $13,024
Net Price Range
$17,364
Avg. Program Earnings
38.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

14 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $4,285 $5,986 37.9% 80.4%
2 $7,382 $5,542 38.4% 67.8%
3 $7,559 $6,920 31.1%
4 $7,607 $5,542 38.7% 45.7%
5 $8,036 $5,580 35.4% 33.3%
6 $8,245 $5,580 43.1% 52.8%
7 $8,264 $6,238 42.1% 99.8%
8 $8,783 $5,580 33.0% 33.8%
9 $8,787 $5,580 32.9% 44.7%
10 $8,932 $5,580 39.4% 47.0%
11 $8,964 $5,580 31.6% 46.8%
12 $9,034 $5,580 42.7% 40.1%
13 $10,082 $6,340 47.9% 94.7%
14 $13,024 $6,360 43.6% 55.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide earnings gap among Puerto Rico entrepreneurship graduates?

Graduate earnings range from $10,509 at Inter American-San German to $24,421 at Inter American-Fajardo, reflecting both local economic conditions and program focus areas. The $13,912 difference often correlates with campus location and industry connections in different regions of the island.

How do acceptance rates vary across these affordable programs?

Acceptance rates span from 33% at Inter American-Arecibo to nearly 100% at Pontifical Catholic-Mayaguez. The most selective programs tend to cluster around major metropolitan areas like San Juan and Bayamon, while regional campuses maintain more open admission policies.

Is graduate debt manageable at these low-cost schools?

Available debt data shows graduates owing $8,250 at Inter American-Bayamon and $17,560 at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey. These figures remain well below national averages, making entrepreneurship education financially accessible for Puerto Rican students.

Which schools offer the best graduation rate value for the cost?

Pontifical Catholic-Ponce delivers a 47.90% graduation rate at $10,082 net cost, while Inter American-Ponce achieves 43.10% at just $8,245. Both schools outperform several lower-cost options that struggle with completion rates below 35%.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.