Cheapest Security Science and Technology Colleges in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's Security Science and Technology programs cluster around two distinct price points, with EDP University of Puerto Rico campuses offering the lowest net costs at under $5,000 annually. The earnings data reveals graduates typically earn between $13,702 and $14,164, reflecting entry-level positions in Puerto Rico's growing cybersecurity sector tied to federal contracts and financial services. Inter American University dominates the middle price range across eight campuses, while graduation rates vary dramatically from 23.60% at EDP's San Juan campus to 43.10% at Inter American's Ponce location. The territory's strategic position as a Caribbean center for telecommunications and banking creates steady demand for security professionals.

Programs

$4,496 – $14,072

Net Price Range

$13,933

Avg. Program Earnings

36.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

11 Security Science and Technology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian San Sebastian, Puerto Rico	$4,496	$7,050	37.3%	90.1%
2	EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico	$4,989	$7,050	23.6%	39.6%
3	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Barranquitas, Puerto Rico	$7,382	$5,542	38.4%	67.8%
4	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, Puerto Rico	$7,607	$5,542	38.7%	45.7%
5	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, Puerto Rico	$8,036	$5,580	35.4%	33.3%
6	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, Puerto Rico	$8,245	$5,580	43.1%	52.8%
7	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, Puerto Rico	$8,783	$5,580	33.0%	33.8%
8	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, Puerto Rico	$8,932	$5,580	39.4%	47.0%
9	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, Puerto Rico	$8,964	$5,580	31.6%	46.8%
10	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, Puerto Rico	$9,034	$5,580	42.7%	40.1%
11	University of Puerto Rico-Carolina Carolina, Puerto Rico	$14,072	$7,986	40.2%	55.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes EDP University programs so much cheaper than other options?

EDP University's San Sebastian campus offers the lowest net cost at $4,496, nearly $3,000 less than most Inter American campuses. Both EDP locations charge the same $7,050 tuition but provide substantial financial aid packages that bring actual costs down significantly.

How do graduation rates compare across Puerto Rico's Security Science programs?

Graduation rates span a wide 20-percentage-point range, from 23.60% at EDP San Juan to 43.10% at Inter American Ponce. Most Inter American campuses maintain graduation rates between 33% and 42%, while EDP San Sebastian achieves a solid 37.30% despite its lower cost.

Does the University of Puerto Rico offer competitive pricing for this major?

UPR Carolina represents the most expensive option at $14,072 net cost, nearly triple the price of EDP's cheapest campus. However, as the only public institution offering this program, it maintains a 40.20% graduation rate and 55.42% acceptance rate.

Where can graduates expect to work with starting salaries around $14,000?

The $13,702 to $14,164 earnings range reflects entry-level security positions in Puerto Rico's federal installations, banking sector, and telecommunications companies. These salaries align with the island's lower cost of living while providing pathways to mainland opportunities.

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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.