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Suburban Colleges in Puerto Rico

27 schools in Puerto Rico. See our methodology.

Puerto Rico's suburban college scene reveals sharp divides in educational outcomes and costs. Dewey University's three campuses stand out with graduation rates reaching 74.3% in Manati while maintaining net costs below $4,200. The University of Puerto Rico system anchors higher education in towns like Humacao and Cayey, where graduates earn up to $30,958 annually. These earnings reflect Puerto Rico's growing pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, which recruit heavily from UPR programs in engineering and sciences. Technical institutes like Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico offer the lowest costs at $2,407 but deliver strong employment outcomes with graduates earning $26,293. The island's suburban colleges serve 27 institutions with acceptance rates spanning from 40.1% to 91.9%, creating pathways for students across academic preparation levels. Community colleges bridge gaps with programs tailored to local healthcare and tourism industries. Graduation rates vary dramatically from 30.2% to 74.3%, often correlating with institutional support systems rather than selectivity. These suburban campuses connect students to Puerto Rico's mainland business relationships while serving local communities from Aguadilla to Humacao.
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Schools
$7,576
Avg. Net Price
$23,917
Avg. Earnings
46.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

Suburban Colleges in Puerto Rico

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# School Setting Enrollment Net Price Graduation Rate
1 Suburb-Large 255 $4,039 74.3%
2 Suburb-Small 243 $4,142 70.8%
3 Suburb-Large 176 $6,310 62.5%
4 Suburb-Large 2,555 $13,487 52.9%
5 Suburb-Large 2,201 $9,148 48.6%
6 Suburb-Large 356 $3,645 62.0%
7 Suburb-Small 2,641 $9,034 42.7%
8 Suburb-Large 207 $2,879 54.9%
9 Suburb-Large 414 $5,907 56.5%
10 Suburb-Large 113 $7,635 44.0%
11 Suburb-Midsize 3,002 $7,607 38.7%
12 Suburb-Large 2,367 $14,072 40.2%
13 Suburb-Large 297 $2,407 61.5%
14 Suburb-Large 545 $6,544 42.6%
15 Suburb-Small 1,149 $8,787 32.9%
16 Suburb-Large 4,383 $7,569 36.4%
17 Suburb-Midsize 1,847 $8,142 47.7%
18 Suburb-Large 174 $9,418 44.0%
19 Suburb-Large 7,666 $7,668 30.2%
20 Suburb-Large 919 $7,382 38.4%
21 Suburb-Small 769 $8,471 46.0%
22 Suburb-Large 192 $11,987 21.1%
23 Suburb-Midsize 968 $4,496 37.3%
24 Suburb-Small 273 $9,421 39.2%
25 Suburb-Small 281 $8,121 36.4%
26 Suburb-Large 269 $8,618
27 Suburb-Large 449 $7,619

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Dewey University campuses achieve such high graduation rates?

Dewey University's three suburban campuses maintain graduation rates between 62% and 74.3%, well above the regional average. Their focused career programs, small enrollment sizes of 243-356 students, and affordable net costs under $4,200 create supportive learning environments. The consistent $19,761 earnings across all Dewey locations suggest strong employer partnerships.

How do University of Puerto Rico suburban campuses compare financially?

UPR's suburban campuses charge significantly more than private alternatives, with net costs ranging from $9,148 at Cayey to $14,072 at Carolina. However, graduates earn the highest salaries, reaching $30,958 at Cayey and $29,521 at Humacao. These public universities maintain selective admission with acceptance rates around 50%.

Is technical education affordable at Puerto Rico's suburban colleges?

Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico offers the lowest cost option at $2,407 net price while maintaining a 61.5% graduation rate. With 91.85% acceptance rate and graduates earning $26,293, it provides accessible technical training. This represents strong value for career-focused education in suburban Puerto Rico.

What career outcomes do graduates achieve from these suburban colleges?

Graduate earnings range from $18,694 to $30,958 annually, reflecting Puerto Rico's varied economy. UPR graduates command the highest salaries, while technical and career colleges produce steady middle-income earners around $20,000-26,000. These outcomes align with local pharmaceutical, healthcare, and manufacturing job markets.

How selective are Puerto Rico's suburban colleges?

Acceptance rates span from 40.1% at Inter American University-San German to 91.85% at Instituto Tecnologico. Most institutions accept 45-55% of applicants, creating moderate selectivity. The UPR system maintains the most competitive admissions, while technical colleges offer open access to career training.

Where do the largest suburban college populations study?

Inter American University-Aguadilla enrolls 3,002 students, making it the largest suburban campus. UPR-Humacao serves 2,555 students, while UPR-Cayey has 2,201. These larger institutions offer more program variety and campus resources than smaller colleges like Caribbean University-Carolina with just 113 students.

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