Psychology at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus

This psychology program's earnings fall dramatically short of national norms—by nearly $12,000—but that comparison misses the crucial context of Puerto Rico's distinct economic reality. At $19,063 first-year earnings, this program actually matches the median for PR psychology degrees and ranks at the 60th percentile among the island's 20 programs offering this major. The real concern isn't the absolute earnings figure but rather the $16,766 debt load, which exceeds Puerto Rico's state median by over $5,700 and sits in the 95th percentile nationally for debt burden.

For a family weighing this investment, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.88 means nearly a full year's salary just to cover what was borrowed. While that's manageable compared to some programs, sister campuses within the Ana G. Mendez system (Carolina and Gurabo) produce similar outcomes with presumably different cost structures. The 7% earnings growth over four years barely keeps pace with inflation, suggesting psychology graduates here face a stable but limited income trajectory.

The bottom line: If your child is committed to studying psychology in Puerto Rico and this campus offers the right environment, the debt level is the primary risk to manage. Before committing, compare actual attendance costs across the Ana G. Mendez campuses and consider whether University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras—despite its much lower graduate earnings—might offer a significantly lower debt burden that better matches local salary realities.