Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 43.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 41.7%
- Retention Rate
- 50.0%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $29,141 | $19,291 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $23,745 | $20,000 |
| 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-Ponce graduates face significant financial challenges after earning their degrees. The median debt of $10,500 paired with median earnings of $22,842 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 46%, well above the recommended 20% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $111 consume about 5.8% of graduates' gross income. Only 32% of borrowers successfully repay their loans, and just 51% find employment after graduation. These numbers reflect the limited job market in Puerto Rico and the school's focus on serving low-income Hispanic students who often stay local after graduation. While the tuition remains affordable, the combination of low earnings potential and employment struggles makes this a weak return on investment.