Business Administration, Management and Operations at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

The small sample size here matters—we're looking at fewer than 30 graduates—but the numbers still tell a difficult story. At just over $20,500 in first-year earnings, graduates earn less than half the national median for business administration programs. That 5th percentile national ranking is stark. While the 60th percentile standing among Puerto Rico business programs sounds better, it means graduates are earning roughly $2,000 more annually than the island's median—not enough to fundamentally change the financial equation.

The debt load of $14,298 is relatively modest compared to mainland programs, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.70 that looks manageable on paper. However, when your starting salary is barely above $20,000, even "manageable" debt becomes a real burden. The institution serves a predominantly low-income student body (71% receive Pell grants), which makes the income outcome particularly concerning. Compare this to Universidad Ana G. Mendez campuses, where business graduates start at $26,000-$34,000, or UPR-Mayaguez at $38,000—those extra thousands make a meaningful difference in loan repayment capacity.

For families weighing this investment: the program costs less than mainland alternatives but delivers earnings that struggle even by Puerto Rico standards. If business administration is the goal, other island institutions offer significantly better returns on the same investment.