Social Work at University of Puerto Rico-Humacao

The $6,869 first-year salary here reflects Puerto Rico's unique economic context, where social work graduates earn just 18% of the national average—but this program still ranks in the bottom 10th percentile even compared to other Puerto Rican social work programs. With only $5,500 in debt (the lowest among PR social work schools), the immediate burden is manageable, but graduates at comparable PR programs like Ana G. Mendez-Cupey earn nearly three times more in their first year. The dramatic 277% earnings jump to $25,878 by year four suggests either significant career advancement or that many graduates initially work part-time while pursuing licensure.

For families considering this program, the key question is whether the modest debt advantage outweighs starting behind peers from other Puerto Rican programs. Year-four earnings still trail the state median by $11,500, meaning graduates may never fully catch up. If your child is committed to staying in Puerto Rico and social work specifically, the minimal debt makes this viable—they won't be crushed by payments. However, the small sample size means these figures could shift significantly year to year, and better-performing programs exist on the island without dramatically higher debt.