Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian

EDP University's nursing program ranks in the 60th percentile among Puerto Rico's 40 nursing schools—a middle-of-the-pack position that becomes significant when you realize graduates start at just $17,039, roughly half the island's median for nursing programs. While earnings nearly double to $28,049 by year four (impressive 65% growth), this still leaves graduates earning less than the top PR nursing programs pay in year one. The $17,450 in debt is nearly twice the island's median and represents a full year's starting salary—manageable in absolute terms, but a heavy burden relative to those initial paychecks.

The real concern is the massive gap with mainland nursing salaries. At $28,049 after four years, graduates earn 62% less than the national nursing median of nearly $75,000. This matters because nursing licenses are often portable across states, and many Puerto Rican nurses migrate to the mainland for better pay. If your child plans to stay in Puerto Rico long-term and this school offers strong clinical training connections, the program provides mid-tier outcomes for the island. But if they're considering mainland opportunities eventually, they'll face the same licensing requirements as nurses who graduated from programs with significantly better earning potential from day one.