Median Earnings (1yr)
$20,894
5th percentile (25th in PR)
Est. Median Debt
$24,105
Est. from national median (280 programs)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo graduates earn $21k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all computer and information sciences bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Puerto Rico

Computer and Information Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Puerto Rico (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo$20,894$42,325$24,105*
NUC University$38,968$38,731*0.99
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus$26,312$32,637$17,145*0.65
National Median$61,322$25,000*0.41
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Computer and Information Sciences Programs in Puerto Rico

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Puerto Rico schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
NUC University
Bayamon
$8,054$38,968$38,731
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus
Gurabo
$6,920$26,312$17,145

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, approximately 86% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.