Is Caribbean University-Vega Baja worth it?
Caribbean University-Vega Baja is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico (large suburb), part of the Caribbean University system. It awarded 39 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in home health aide, criminal justice and practical nursing.
Caribbean University-Vega Baja is part of Caribbean University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Caribbean University-Vega Baja
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$15,325
Median earnings 4 years after
$26,954
Median earnings 10 years after
$22,842
Average net price
$5,235
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
39
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
152
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Bachelor's | $10,084 | $30,043 | 52 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $25,328 | N/A | 29 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $27,905 | $38,092 | 28 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | $28,528 | $27,131 | 26 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $24,257 | $47,491 | 24 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $15,127 | $24,784 | 20 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $26,619 | N/A | 18 |
| Computer Programming | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | N/A | $26,324 | N/A |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 9 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Bachelor's | 6 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Digital Marketing | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 3 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 2 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's | 2 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 1 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for Caribbean University-Vega Baja. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Puerto Rico. Counts under 10 are not published.
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