Median Earnings (1yr)
$8,252
5th percentile (10th in PR)
Est. Median Debt
$9,500
Est. from national median (5 programs)
Sample Size
24
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduates compare to all programs nationally

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduates earn $8k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all culinary arts certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Puerto Rico

Culinary Arts certificate's programs at peer institutions in Puerto Rico (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez$8,252$9,500*
Academia Serrant Inc$13,563$14,812*
ICPR Junior College$12,730$15,138*
ICPR Junior College-Arecibo$12,730$15,138*
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez$12,730$15,138*
ICPR Junior College$12,730$15,138*
National Median$21,718$11,634*0.54
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Culinary Arts Programs in Puerto Rico

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Puerto Rico schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Academia Serrant Inc
Ponce
$13,563
ICPR Junior College
Manati
$8,060$12,730
ICPR Junior College-Arecibo
Arecibo
$8,060$12,730
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez
Mayaguez
$8,060$12,730
ICPR Junior College
Hato Rey
$8,060$12,730

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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, approximately 83% 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 24 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.