Business Administration, Management and Operations at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus

Within Puerto Rico's business education landscape, this program punches well above its weight. While starting salaries around $26,000 land in just the 5th percentile nationally, they rank in the 80th percentile among Puerto Rico's business programs—exceeding the island's median by nearly $8,000. That context matters considerably for families evaluating in-state options where the alternative is often earning closer to $19,000 annually.

The debt picture reinforces this relative advantage. Graduates carry $19,212 in loans against first-year earnings of $26,047, creating a manageable 0.74 debt-to-earnings ratio. That's substantially better than the typical business program nationally, where graduates face $26,000 in debt against higher salaries. More importantly, it's higher absolute debt than Puerto Rico's median of $14,357, but the stronger earnings make the tradeoff worthwhile. With 69% of students receiving Pell grants, this program appears to serve primarily low-income students who see meaningful wage gains even if they fall short of mainland standards.

The challenge for families is perspective: this represents a solid choice within Puerto Rico's options, but graduates should understand they're starting at roughly 57% of what mainland business majors earn. For students planning to remain in Puerto Rico, where cost of living is lower, this program delivers real value. Those hoping to relocate to the mainland immediately after graduation may find the earnings gap harder to bridge.