Criminal Justice and Corrections at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus

This program's numbers tell a troubling story, though the small sample size means individual outcomes could vary significantly. Graduates earn $25,779 initially—well below the national median of $33,269 for this degree—but then see earnings *decline* by 22% to just $20,126 by year four. That backward trajectory is unusual and concerning, suggesting limited career progression or unstable employment in Puerto Rico's criminal justice sector.

The one silver lining is the relatively modest debt load of $9,437, which represents only 0.37 times first-year earnings—a manageable burden compared to many programs. Interestingly, this program ranks in the 60th percentile among Puerto Rico's criminal justice programs, meaning it actually outperforms about half the island's offerings despite poor absolute numbers. However, when you're earning $20,000 four years out, even low debt doesn't transform this into a strong value proposition.

For families considering this path, understand that criminal justice careers in Puerto Rico appear to offer limited financial returns regardless of which school you choose. If your child is committed to this field, the low debt here beats taking on more at other institutions. But if other career paths interest them—particularly those with upward earnings trajectories—those alternatives deserve serious consideration before committing to this program.