Cheapest Radio Colleges in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's Radio, Television, and Digital Communication programs show striking cost differences, with University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras charging just $6,507 while private institutions reach $13,024. The island's growing media market, anchored by major Spanish-language broadcasters like Telemundo Puerto Rico and WAPA-TV, creates opportunities for graduates despite modest starting salaries averaging $9,400 to $20,140. Public universities deliver better graduation rates, with UPR-Humacao achieving 52.90% compared to some private schools struggling below 25%.

Programs

$6,507 – $13,487

Net Price Range

$14,770

Avg. Program Earnings

40.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, Puerto Rico	$6,507	$5,324	52.5%	51.6%
2	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, Puerto Rico	$7,559	$6,920	31.1%
3	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus Carolina, Puerto Rico	$7,569	$6,920	36.4%
4	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, Puerto Rico	$10,082	$6,340	47.9%	94.7%
5	Universidad Teologica del Caribe Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico	$11,987	$6,660	21.1%
6	Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, Puerto Rico	$13,024	$6,360	43.6%	55.2%
7	University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, Puerto Rico	$13,487	$5,364	52.9%	52.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the significant cost gap between public and private programs?

Public universities like UPR-Rio Piedras cost $6,507 annually while private institutions average over $10,000, with Universidad del Sagrado Corazon reaching $13,024. Public schools maintain lower costs through government funding, though private institutions often provide smaller class sizes and specialized equipment access.

How do graduation rates compare across different program types?

Public universities consistently outperform private institutions, with UPR-Humacao achieving 52.90% graduation rates and UPR-Rio Piedras at 52.50%. Several private schools struggle significantly, with Universidad Teologica del Caribe graduating only 21.10% of students despite charging $11,987 annually.

Does program cost correlate with graduate earnings in Puerto Rico's media market?

Surprisingly, the most expensive program at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon produces graduates earning just $9,400, while mid-priced Pontifical Catholic University graduates earn $20,140. Local media market conditions and internship connections often matter more than tuition costs for career outcomes.

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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.