Computer and Information Sciences at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

This program sits in an uncomfortable middle ground—performing better than most Puerto Rico tech programs while falling drastically short of mainland standards. At 60th percentile within PR, Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo delivers stronger outcomes than programs at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo ($20,894), but lags well behind NUC University's $38,968. The real challenge emerges when comparing to the national median of $61,322: graduates here earn less than half of what their mainland counterparts make, placing them in the bottom 5th percentile nationally.

The debt picture offers some relief. At $17,145, students borrow about $10,000 less than the Puerto Rico median and substantially less than the national benchmark. That creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.65, and the 24% earnings growth to $32,637 by year four shows genuine trajectory. For the 83% of students here on Pell grants, this represents an accessible entry point into tech work.

Here's the practical reality: this degree opens doors within Puerto Rico's job market at a reasonable cost, but creates a ceiling for anyone considering mainland opportunities. If your child plans to stay on the island and values keeping debt low, this works. If they're aiming for typical tech industry salaries, expect a significant geographic arbitrage challenge that the degree alone won't overcome.