Cheapest Hospitality Administration/Management Colleges in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's hospitality management programs cluster around $8,000 in annual costs, with Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus leading at just $7,569 net price. The island's tourism sector, which generates over $3 billion annually, creates steady demand for hospitality graduates despite modest starting salaries averaging $19,227. Private institutions dominate the field with eight of nine programs, while graduation rates span from 32.9% at Inter American-Fajardo to 47.9% at Pontifical Catholic-Ponce.

Programs

$7,569 – $14,072

Net Price Range

$19,227

Avg. Program Earnings

40.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Hospitality Administration/Management Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus Carolina, Puerto Rico	$7,569	$6,920	36.4%
2	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, Puerto Rico	$7,607	$5,542	38.7%	45.7%
3	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, Puerto Rico	$8,245	$5,580	43.1%	52.8%
4	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, Puerto Rico	$8,264	$6,238	42.1%	99.8%
5	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo Fajardo, Puerto Rico	$8,787	$5,580	32.9%	44.7%
6	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, Puerto Rico	$9,034	$5,580	42.7%	40.1%
7	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, Puerto Rico	$10,082	$6,340	47.9%	94.7%
8	Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, Puerto Rico	$13,024	$6,360	43.6%	55.2%
9	University of Puerto Rico-Carolina Carolina, Puerto Rico	$14,072	$7,986	40.2%	55.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $6,500 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus costs $7,569 annually while University of Puerto Rico-Carolina reaches $14,072, despite both being located in the same city. The private institution offers lower net costs through substantial financial aid, while the public university's higher sticker price results in greater out-of-pocket expenses.

How do acceptance rates vary across Puerto Rico's hospitality programs?

Acceptance rates range dramatically from 40.11% at Inter American-San German to 99.77% at Pontifical Catholic-Mayaguez. Most Inter American campuses maintain selective admission around 45%, while Pontifical Catholic universities accept nearly all applicants.

Is the $19,227 average salary competitive for hospitality graduates in Puerto Rico?

This salary reflects Puerto Rico's lower cost of living compared to mainland US markets, where hotel managers often start above $35,000. The island's tourism industry offers advancement opportunities in resort management and cruise operations that can significantly increase earning potential within five years.

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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.