Communications Technology/Technician at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

The $19,196 salary four years after graduation is immediately concerning—that's barely above minimum wage in many U.S. markets, though it needs context within Puerto Rico's economy. What's striking here is the state comparison: this program actually ranks in the 60th percentile among Puerto Rico's communications technology programs, yet nationally it sits at the bottom 5th percentile. This gap reveals both the island's constrained job market and the reality that communications technology roles in Puerto Rico pay dramatically less than mainland counterparts. The $6,487 debt load is mercifully low compared to the $20,500 national median, which at least limits the downside risk.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means a few outliers could skew these numbers significantly, and with only three schools offering this program in Puerto Rico, the data landscape is thin. The 61% earnings growth from year one to year four suggests graduates do gain traction in the field, but they're starting from an extremely low baseline of $11,940. For families considering this program, the core question isn't whether the debt is manageable—it clearly is—but whether these earnings can support financial independence.

If staying in Puerto Rico is the plan and this field genuinely interests your student, the low debt makes this less risky than alternatives. But if there's any possibility of attending a mainland program or choosing a different field entirely, those options deserve serious consideration given these earning realities.