Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

The numbers here reflect Puerto Rico's distinctive education market more than any unique program weakness. While first-year earnings of $14,646 place this program in just the 5th percentile nationally, that comparison is misleading—within Puerto Rico's teacher education landscape, this program sits right at the 40th percentile, essentially matching the state median of $14,715. The real concern is the debt load: at $16,647, it exceeds both the state median ($12,600) and even the earnings themselves in year one, creating an immediate financial burden for graduates who are overwhelmingly Pell-eligible students.

The 51% earnings growth to $22,080 by year four shows typical progression through Puerto Rico's teacher salary schedules, but these graduates still face significantly lower compensation than their mainland counterparts. With the caveat that this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.14 means new teachers are borrowing more than they'll earn in their first year—a concerning position for any graduate, but particularly challenging given the island's economic constraints and the student body's financial profile.

For families considering this program: if teaching in Puerto Rico is the goal, this program delivers comparable outcomes to other island options, though UPR-Mayaguez shows notably higher earnings. The combination of above-average debt and below-average state earnings, however, makes this a financially precarious choice unless your family can minimize borrowing through grants or family support.