Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 21.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 23.6%
- Retention Rate
- 77.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $47,540
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,564
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 53.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $239/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master | $53,775 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $53,358 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $40,467 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $25,194 | $22,332 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $24,615 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $21,508 | |
| Architecture. | Bachelor | $18,315 |
Outcomes Overview
UPPRIO graduates enter a challenging financial landscape with median debt of $22,564 against median earnings of $47,540 after ten years. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 47% sits well above the recommended 30% threshold for manageable student loans. Monthly payments of $239 consume about 6% of typical graduate income, which is reasonable for most borrowers. The 53% loan repayment rate suggests many graduates struggle to keep up with payments. Engineering and technology graduates typically find work in Puerto Rico's manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications sectors, though the island's economic constraints limit salary growth. With 80% employment rates but below-average earnings trajectories, UPPRIO offers an average return on investment for students committed to staying on the island.