Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

The most striking data point here isn't what graduates earn—it's the tiny debt load of $7,375, roughly 40% below the Puerto Rico median and among the lowest nationally. For a family concerned about college affordability, particularly given that 81% of students receive Pell grants, this program achieves its primary goal: providing access to a bachelor's degree without crushing debt.

That said, the earnings present real challenges. First-year earnings of $16,449 lag far behind the $22,842 Puerto Rico median and place this program in just the 25th percentile among island business programs. The 63% jump to $26,731 by year four shows meaningful growth, but that's still $4,000 below state norms and barely half the $45,000 national figure. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly with more data, but the pattern suggests graduates face a difficult initial job market.

The calculation here is straightforward: extremely low debt versus below-average earnings in Puerto Rico's challenging economy. Graduates won't face the financial strain common in higher-debt programs, but building a business or finding stable employment will require patience and hustle. If your child can live affordably while establishing themselves—whether through family support or low living costs—the minimal debt burden creates breathing room. Just understand that "entrepreneurship" degrees often translate to modest wages in traditional employment, and this program's outcomes reflect that reality even more sharply than typical.