Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

These earnings tell two very different stories depending on your perspective. While this program's first-year median of $9,121 ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally—far below the $24,702 national median—it sits right at the 40th percentile among Puerto Rico's eight programs offering this degree. The $11,125 in median debt is actually identical to the territory median and substantially lower than the $22,362 national figure. For the 83% of students here receiving Pell grants, this represents a manageable debt load relative to immediate post-graduation earnings.

The trajectory matters significantly: graduates see earnings jump 65% by year four, reaching $15,038. That's still well below mainland standards but represents meaningful income growth in Puerto Rico's economy. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.22 means graduates owe roughly 15 months of first-year income—challenging initially but improving as earnings rise.

The core question is whether you're comparing this program to mainland alternatives or Puerto Rico realities. If your child plans to practice speech-language pathology in Puerto Rico, these outcomes align with local market conditions and won't leave them drowning in debt. If they're planning to work on the mainland, they should understand they're starting with earnings dramatically below what graduates from stateside programs typically see, though the lower debt burden provides some flexibility.