Accounting at EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan

EDP University's accounting program tells an unusual story: while graduates earn far below national expectations ($31,705 versus $53,694 nationally), they're actually doing quite well within Puerto Rico's economic reality—ranking in the 80th percentile among the island's 40 accounting programs. The $12,262 in median debt is notably low, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39 that's more manageable than it initially appears. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could swing significantly year to year.

The real question is whether staying in Puerto Rico makes sense for your child. This program ties for the highest starting salary among Puerto Rico accounting programs, but that translates to just 59% of what accounting graduates earn nationally. The low debt helps—students borrow less than half the national median—but the earnings gap is substantial enough that mainland opportunities might offer better long-term prospects, assuming your child would consider relocating.

For families planning to stay in Puerto Rico, this represents solid value: competitive local earnings with minimal debt. But if your child has mobility and could attend a mainland program, the 5th percentile national ranking should prompt serious consideration of alternatives, even if they involve higher initial debt. The economic context matters enormously here.