Management Information Systems and Services at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus

Within Puerto Rico's MIS market, this program actually performs reasonably well—ranking in the 60th percentile among state programs with starting earnings around $34,000. That puts it solidly above the island's median of $31,000 and ahead of the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, though still trailing UPR-Rio Piedras significantly. The relatively modest debt load of $16,677 makes this accessible for the 69% of students receiving Pell grants.

The concerning pattern is the earnings trajectory: graduates see their income drop 8% by year four, falling to $31,000. This isn't typical for MIS professionals, who usually see steady salary growth as they gain experience. It suggests either limited opportunities for advancement on the island or difficulty retaining graduates in the field. The national comparison is stark—mainland MIS programs average nearly double these earnings—but that reflects Puerto Rico's economic reality more than this program's quality.

For families committed to staying in Puerto Rico, this represents a reasonable path into technology work with manageable debt. The combination of below-state-median debt and above-state-median earnings creates breathing room during the critical early career years. However, parents should know that the income ceiling appears low here. Graduates might need to consider mainland opportunities eventually if they want earnings growth typical of MIS careers elsewhere.