Marketing at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus

For parents considering in-state options in Puerto Rico, this marketing program performs right at the middle of the pack—ranking in the 60th percentile among Puerto Rico's 22 marketing programs. The $24,015 first-year salary lands just above the state median of $23,964, though it falls far behind mainland benchmarks where marketing graduates typically start around $44,728. The debt load of $22,079 is notably higher than PR's median of $11,000, creating a tighter financial picture than most competing programs on the island.

The 15% earnings growth to $27,677 by year four shows steady progress, and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.92 means graduates should be able to manage payments within standard federal guidelines. However, nearly 70% of students here receive Pell grants, indicating many families face significant financial constraints where every dollar of debt matters. Compared to other Ana G. Mendez campuses, this Cupey location produces similar outcomes to the Gurabo campus but at double the debt of University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon's program, which starts graduates at just $10,614 in loans.

This program delivers employable credentials for the Puerto Rican market, but the value proposition hinges entirely on staying local. Families expecting mainland salaries will be disappointed, while those planning careers in San Juan will find outcomes consistent with island norms—just with more debt than necessary compared to the UPR system.