Social Work at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

The earnings figures here look alarming until you understand Puerto Rico's economic context. While this program ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally, it sits near the middle (40th percentile) among Puerto Rico's 18 social work programs. First-year earnings of $13,506 are actually closer to the PR median of $14,382 than to the national benchmark of $37,296—a reflection of the island's fundamentally different wage structure, not program quality. The 60% earnings growth to $21,629 by year four suggests graduates are advancing, though they're still well behind sister campuses like Ana G. Mendez-Cupey ($17,692) and Carolina ($15,258).

The real advantage here is the debt load. At $10,004, graduates owe slightly more than the PR median of $8,752 but dramatically less than the $26,362 national figure. With 83% of students receiving Pell grants, most families are dealing with limited resources, making this relatively low debt crucial. The 0.74 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe less than one year's salary—manageable even on Puerto Rico wages.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. For families committed to staying in Puerto Rico and pursuing social work, this program won't leave students buried in debt, though other Ana G. Mendez campuses show better earning potential for similar costs.