Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Puerto Rico

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Puerto Rico (31 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Caribbean University-Carolina$15,281
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo$29,491$25,383$13,6870.46
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus$27,282$22,775$28,4621.04
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus$23,945$23,532$31,0121.30
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus$21,686$18,826$16,1250.74
Dewey University-Hato Rey$19,303$4,9570.26
National Median$41,809$26,0000.62

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Puerto Rico

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Puerto Rico schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo
$5,580$29,491$13,687
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus
Gurabo
$6,920$27,282$28,462
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus
Carolina
$6,920$23,945$31,012
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus
San Juan
$6,920$21,686$16,125
Dewey University-Hato Rey
Hato Rey
$6,970$19,303$4,957

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Caribbean University-Carolina, approximately 72% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.