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

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Puerto Rico (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez$19,803
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico$7,453
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras$4,699$19,346$5,5001.17
National Median$24,742$25,2951.02

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in Puerto Rico

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Puerto Rico schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico
San Juan
$4,902$7,453
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
San Juan
$5,324$4,699$5,500

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-Mayaguez, approximately 65% 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.