Marketing at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro

Graduates of this marketing program earn $23,913 their first year—just above Puerto Rico's median for marketing degrees but less than half the national figure. While this lands in only the 5th percentile nationally, that comparison is somewhat misleading: marketing salaries in Puerto Rico consistently run about half of mainland levels. Within the island's context, this program sits near the middle of the pack, performing comparably to larger universities like Ana G. Mendez's campuses.

The debt picture offers a genuine advantage. At $8,666, graduates here borrow roughly $2,300 less than the Puerto Rico median and far below the $24,000+ typical nationally. That creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36—meaning debt equals about four months of income. For a population where two-thirds receive Pell grants, keeping borrowing this low matters significantly.

The major caveat: these figures come from fewer than 30 graduates, so they may not reflect typical outcomes. If your child is considering this program, the value depends entirely on post-graduation plans. For students planning to work in Puerto Rico's economy, this represents reasonable preparation at a low cost. For those eyeing mainland opportunities where marketing salaries double, the earnings gap becomes harder to justify, even with minimal debt.