10-yr median earnings
$48,992
Federal aid recipients only
Public · Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a public institution in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $17,936
- Avg net price / yr
- $48,992
- 10-yr median earnings
- 48.0%
- 150%-time completion
- 56.5%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez pairs above-median former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 31%
- former-student earnings, US
- 56.5%
- acceptance rate
- 48.0%
- 150%-time completion
- +50%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Small
Carnegie: Master's (M)
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 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: Medium 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
C+
College Value Score
62/100
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
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 B-
$48,992
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price D
$17,936
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate F
48.0%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt A-
$8,250
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A
79.3%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention B+
87.0%
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
$17,936
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
48.0%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 48.0%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 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 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 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.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$48,992 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $48,992 | #1560 of 5103 | 69th |
| Average net price | $17,936 | #2669 of 5020 | 47th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 48.0% | #3124 of 4858 | 36th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,539 | #365 of 5462 | 93rd |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
9,539
Undergraduate enrollment
56.5%
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
48.0%
150%-time completion
$48,992
10-yr median earnings
87.0%
First-year retention
How University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 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 | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $48,992 | #1 of 124 | 99th |
| Average net price | $17,936 | #107 of 107 | 0th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 48.0% | #64 of 104 | 38th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,539 | #2 of 113 | 98th |
Highest former-student earnings in Puerto Rico
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezThis school | $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 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 56.5% |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$17,939 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$17,931 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$17,929 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$18,466 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $5,274 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $5,274 |
| Average Net Price | $17,936 |
64.9%
Pell Grant Rate
8.5%
Federal Loan Rate
$8,250
Median Debt
$87/mo
Monthly Payment
What students pay at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez rose +42.4% since 2013
Average net price for the reported Title IV-recipient cohort went from $8,909 in 2013 to $12,684 in 2023, a rise of $3,775 in nominal dollars. Across the 4,315 colleges measured over the same 2013–2023 span, the median change was +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $8,9092023 · $12,684
Over the same years, enrollment went -10.6% (10,697 → 9,564 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
47.4%
Female
17.0%
First Generation
Outcomes
87.0%
Retention Rate
$32,706
Median Earnings (6yr)
79.3%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 48.0% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 87.0% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $32,706 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $48,992 |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 79.3% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $8,250 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $87/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31 | 1,630 | $46,410 | $96,870 | $8,579 |
| Master's | 4 | 33 | $83,809 | $84,345 | $12,625 |
Top programs at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
$96,870 median earnings
- Electrical, Electronics, a…
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
$91,631 median earnings
- Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering
$84,345 median earnings
- Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
$83,272 median earnings
- Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
$82,511 median earnings
- Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering
$75,096 median earnings
- Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
$74,254 median earnings
- Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
$63,091 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | 111 | $96,870 | $10,300 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | 77 | $91,631 | $10,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | Master's | 10 | $84,345 | - |
| Civil Engineering | Master's | 11 | $83,272 | $12,625 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 141 | $82,511 | $7,625 |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's | 97 | $75,096 | $10,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | 93 | $74,254 | $7,000 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | 62 | $63,091 | $9,426 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | 11 | $58,122 | - |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 9 | $57,791 | - |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | 23 | $52,197 | - |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | 37 | $51,178 | $9,500 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's | - | $43,372 | $8,000 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | Bachelor's | 22 | $40,931 | $9,000 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | Bachelor's | 104 | $40,501 | $8,200 |
Nearby Schools
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Universidad Adventista de las Antillas
Mayaguez, PR
830 students
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
555 students
Colegio Tecnico de Electricidad Galloza
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7 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez? ▼
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a public institution in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The acceptance rate is 56.5%. Undergraduate enrollment is 9,539 students.
How much do University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $48,992 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $32,706.
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez cost? ▼
The average net price at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $17,936. In-state tuition is $5,274 and out-of-state tuition is $5,274. Median student debt at graduation is $8,250.
What is the graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez? ▼
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has a 48.0% 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 87.0%.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $8,250, while former students earn a median of $48,992 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 17% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 79.3% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $87.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. 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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