Est. Earnings (1yr)
$54,665
Est. from national median (28 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$20,530
Est. from national median (7 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 suggests manageable financial footing for this real estate program, though these figures come from similar programs nationally rather than this specific school's outcomes. With estimated first-year earnings around $54,700 against roughly $20,500 in debt, graduates would need less than five months of gross income to cover their educational investment—a relatively favorable starting point compared to many bachelor's programs.

The real challenge here is Puerto Rico's unique real estate market. While peer programs nationally produce these median outcomes, the island's economic conditions, language considerations for mainland clients, and distinct regulatory environment could push actual earnings either direction. The school serves a predominantly lower-income population (66% receive Pell grants), which may reflect broader economic realities graduates will face locally. Real estate income also varies wildly based on market conditions and individual sales performance, making any single earnings figure inherently uncertain.

Given that this is the only bachelor's-level real estate program on the island, your child won't find direct local alternatives for comparison. The estimated numbers suggest reasonable value if your student plans to work in Puerto Rico's property market long-term, but understand you're relying on national proxies rather than track record data specific to this institution's placement success or network strength in San Juan.

Where Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all real estate bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Real Estate bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-MetroSan Juan$5,580$54,665*$20,530*
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles$68,237$98,763*$19,500*0.20
Villanova UniversityVillanova$64,701$75,702*$101,813$27,000*0.36
New York UniversityNew York$60,438$74,912*$20,500*0.27
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison$11,205$73,239*$100,995$20,500*0.28
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus$12,859$72,769*$72,701$19,000*0.26
National Median$54,665*$21,126*0.39
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with real estate graduates

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).

$66,700/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Real Estate Brokers

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

$58,960/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Real Estate Sales Agents

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

$58,960/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro, approximately 66% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 28 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.