10-yr median earnings
$25,021
Federal aid recipients only
Private Nonprofit · Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Universidad Central de Bayamon
Universidad Central de Bayamon is a private nonprofit institution in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.
- $25,021
- 10-yr median earnings
- 65.9%
- Acceptance rate
- $4,827
- Avg net price / yr
- 36.5%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
Universidad Central de Bayamon pairs modest former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- 12th pct.
- former-student earnings, US
- 65.9%
- acceptance rate
- 36.5%
- 150%-time completion
- +27%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Midsize
Carnegie: Master's (S)
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this Universidad Central de Bayamon profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
D
College Value Score
46/100
Universidad Central de Bayamon
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings F
$25,021
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price A+
$4,827
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate F
36.5%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt B+
$9,393
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment F
51.6%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention C+
80.0%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$4,827
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
36.5%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 36.5%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - Universidad Central de Bayamon vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How Universidad Central de Bayamon ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
Universidad Central de Bayamon: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$25,021 12th percentile higher than 12% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | Universidad Central de Bayamon | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $25,021 | #4510 of 5103 | 12th |
| Average net price | $4,827 | #299 of 5020 | 94th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 36.5% | #3861 of 4858 | 21st |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 539 | #2792 of 5462 | 49th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
539
Undergraduate enrollment
65.9%
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
36.5%
150%-time completion
$25,021
10-yr median earnings
80.0%
First-year retention
How Universidad Central de Bayamon ranks in Puerto Rico
State rank among 124 reporting Puerto Rico colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | Universidad Central de Bayamon | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $25,021 | #35 of 124 | 72nd |
| Average net price | $4,827 | #21 of 107 | 80th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 36.5% | #87 of 104 | 16th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 539 | #38 of 113 | 66th |
Highest former-student earnings in Puerto Rico
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $48,992 | $17,936 |
| 2 | Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico | $47,540 | $17,540 |
| 3 | University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences | $45,953 | - |
| 4 | Albizu University-San Juan | $41,544 | $9,732 |
| 5 | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | $35,723 | $9,175 |
| 6 | University of Puerto Rico | $34,409 | $8,484 |
| 7 | Universidad del Sagrado Corazon | $31,754 | $12,924 |
| 8 | Universidad Central Del Caribe | $31,468 | $8,524 |
| 9 | University of Puerto Rico at Ponce | $31,394 | $10,990 |
| 10 | University of Puerto Rico at Cayey | $30,958 | $10,176 |
| 11 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | $30,821 | $9,788 |
| 12 | University of Puerto Rico-Carolina | $30,626 | $12,945 |
| 35 | Universidad Central de BayamonThis school | $25,021 | $4,827 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 65.9% |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at Universidad Central de Bayamon
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$3,827 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$4,662 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$8,323 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at Universidad Central de Bayamon - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $5,986 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $5,986 |
| Average Net Price | $4,827 |
78.4%
Pell Grant Rate
16.4%
Federal Loan Rate
$9,393
Median Debt
$100/mo
Monthly Payment
Universidad Central de Bayamon costs less today than it did in 2013
Average net price fell from $7,110 to $4,285 (-39.7%) between 2013 and 2023, before any inflation adjustment, which makes the real-terms fall larger still. Most colleges moved the other way: the median change across the 4,315 schools measured over the same span was +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $7,1102023 · $4,285
Over the same years, enrollment went -64.1% (1,654 → 594 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
61.9%
Female
30.8%
First Generation
Outcomes
80.0%
Retention Rate
$19,745
Median Earnings (6yr)
21.3%
Earning Over $25K
51.6%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 36.5% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 80.0% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $19,745 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $25,021 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 21.3% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 51.6% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $9,393 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $100/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 5 | 76 | $29,991 | $39,918 | $11,125 |
| Master's | 4 | 31 | $33,333 | $35,961 | $23,374 |
Top programs at Universidad Central de Bayamon by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Accounting and Related Ser…
Accounting and Related Services
$39,918 median earnings
- Special Education and Teac…
Special Education and Teaching
$35,961 median earnings
- Teacher Education and Prof…
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$32,112 median earnings
- Mental and Social Health S…
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
$30,704 median earnings
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$29,505 median earnings
- Psychology, General
Psychology, General
$18,428 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | 6 | $39,918 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | 5 | $35,961 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | 8 | $32,112 | - |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | 11 | $30,704 | $23,374 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | 43 | $29,505 | $11,125 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 11 | $18,428 | - |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | 1 | - | - |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 8 | - | - |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | 14 | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Universidad Central de Bayamon? ▼
Universidad Central de Bayamon is a private nonprofit institution in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The acceptance rate is 65.9%. Undergraduate enrollment is 539 students.
How much do Universidad Central de Bayamon former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at Universidad Central de Bayamon who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $25,021 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $19,745.
How much does Universidad Central de Bayamon cost? ▼
The average net price at Universidad Central de Bayamon is $4,827. In-state tuition is $5,986 and out-of-state tuition is $5,986. Median student debt at graduation is $9,393.
What is the graduation rate at Universidad Central de Bayamon? ▼
Universidad Central de Bayamon has a 36.5% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 80.0%.
Is Universidad Central de Bayamon worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at Universidad Central de Bayamon is $9,393, while former students earn a median of $25,021 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 38% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 51.6% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $100.
Sources & methodology
Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.
Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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