Cheapest Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Puerto Rico

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus charges mechanical engineering students just $7,668 per year in net costs, making it the most affordable option in Puerto Rico by nearly $400. The price gap between cheapest and most expensive reaches $8,670 across these six programs. Puerto Rico's manufacturing sector, particularly in pharmaceuticals and medical devices, creates steady demand for mechanical engineers who understand both traditional manufacturing and modern automation systems.

Programs

$7,668 – $16,338

Net Price Range

$42,798

Avg. Program Earnings

35.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Mechanical Engineering 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-Arecibo Arecibo, Puerto Rico	$8,036	$5,580	35.4%	33.3%
3	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, Puerto Rico	$8,783	$5,580	33.0%	33.8%
4	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, Puerto Rico	$9,034	$5,580	42.7%	40.1%
5	University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, Puerto Rico	$12,684	$5,274	47.0%	54.4%
6	Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey, Puerto Rico	$16,338	$9,810	23.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive earnings difference between Puerto Rico engineering programs?

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduates earn $63,302 annually compared to just $33,993 at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico. This $29,309 gap likely reflects UPR-Mayaguez's stronger industry connections and its 47% graduation rate versus the polytechnic's 23.6% completion rate.

How do acceptance rates vary among affordable mechanical engineering schools in Puerto Rico?

Inter American University campuses maintain similar selectivity, with Arecibo accepting 33.31% and Bayamon accepting 33.81% of applicants. UPR-Mayaguez accepts 54.35% despite offering the highest graduate earnings, suggesting strong applicant quality rather than restrictive admissions.

Does choosing a private university over public significantly impact debt levels?

Private school graduates typically carry $13,729 to $14,495 in debt compared to UPR-Mayaguez's $7,625. However, the public university's graduates earn nearly double the salary of most private school counterparts, creating a better debt-to-income ratio despite higher absolute debt amounts.

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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.