Accounting at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro

Inter American's accounting program sits in an interesting position: while graduates start at just $28,872—placing it in the bottom 5% nationally—this is actually above average for Puerto Rico, where the state median is under $25,000. More importantly, earnings climb 37% to nearly $40,000 by year four, which represents genuine career momentum in the local market.

The debt picture deserves careful attention. At $15,499, it's higher than most PR accounting programs (which average $12,262) and positions this program in the 95th percentile nationally for debt. However, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54 means graduates can realistically pay off loans within a manageable timeframe, especially as earnings grow. The 66% Pell grant rate suggests most students are financing their education carefully rather than taking on excessive private loans.

For families committed to staying in Puerto Rico's job market, this program performs competitively—ranking in the 60th percentile statewide for earnings despite serving a largely low-income student population. If your child is considering mainland opportunities, though, be aware that these earnings lag far behind the $53,694 national median for accounting graduates. The program works best for students who plan to build careers locally and value the modest debt load over chasing higher starting salaries elsewhere.