Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 28.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 36.7%
- Retention Rate
- 65.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $22,842
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 32.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $111/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $43,798 | $18,656 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $29,141 | $19,291 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Certificate | $27,126 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $23,745 | $20,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Certificate | $23,719 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $23,579 | $23,500 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $21,964 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $16,478 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $16,015 | $12,600 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Bachelor | $14,935 | $15,250 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $12,776 | $7,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $12,221 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Associate | $11,388 | $8,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Caribbean University-Bayamon graduates face significant financial challenges after completing their degrees. With median debt of $10,500 and median earnings of $22,842 ten years out, graduates carry a debt-to-earnings ratio of 46%. Monthly loan payments of $111 consume about 6% of typical graduate income. Only 32% of borrowers successfully repay their loans on schedule. The university serves a student body that is entirely Hispanic and primarily low-income, with 75% receiving Pell Grants. Many graduates enter healthcare, education, and business sectors common in Puerto Rico's economy. The employment rate of 51% suggests job placement difficulties. Given the low earnings relative to educational investment, this represents a weak return on investment for most students.