Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 49.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 50.7%
- Retention Rate
- 78.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $30,512
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $4,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 58.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $48/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $14,935 | |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | Bachelor | $14,627 | $5,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor | $13,702 | $4,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $12,879 | $5,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $11,851 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $11,234 | $4,500 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $10,463 | $5,250 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Bachelor | $10,092 |
Outcomes Overview
UPR-Arecibo graduates face modest financial outcomes that reflect Puerto Rico's economic realities. With median debt of just $4,500, students carry less burden than the national average of around $30,000. Monthly loan payments of $48 consume roughly 19% of first-year earnings of $10,901, dropping to a manageable 5% once earnings reach the 10-year median of $30,512. The 58.62% loan repayment rate suggests financial stress for many graduates. Alumni typically enter local government, healthcare support, education, and business roles within Puerto Rico's limited job market. Despite the affordable education and low debt load, the combination of modest earnings and regional employment constraints creates an average return on investment.