Location: Mercedita, PR•In-State Tuition: $5,580•Admission Rate: 70%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$9,347
5th percentile
60th percentile in Puerto Rico
Est. Median Debt
$25,684
Est. from national median (38 programs)
Sample: 16 graduates Limited data

Where Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all communication disorders sciences and services bachelors's programs nationally

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (estimated ±10%)Other communication disorders sciences and services programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce graduates compare to all programs nationally

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce earns $9k — 5th percentile among communication disorders sciences and services bachelors programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce$9,347$9,098-3%
CUNY Brooklyn College$26,817$71,855+168%
Southern Connecticut State University$24,025$63,643+165%
San Diego State University$22,378$62,478+179%
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus$9,121$15,038+65%

Compare to Similar Programs in Puerto Rico

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Puerto Rico (8 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-PonceMercedita$5,580$9,347$9,098$25,684*—
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo CampusGurabo$6,920$9,121$15,038$11,125*1.22
National Median—$24,702—$22,362*0.91
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with communication disorders sciences and services graduates

Speech-Language Pathologists

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

$95,410/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Audiologists

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

$92,120/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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-Ponce, approximately 82% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.