Is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo worth it?
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Arecibo, Puerto Rico (small suburb), part of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico system. It awarded 96 degrees in 2024, most often in biomedical sciences, clinical psychology and clinical social work.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is part of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$13,674
Median earnings 4 years after
$27,811
Median earnings 10 years after
$24,908
Average net price
$11,117
Completion rate
54%
Completions (2024)
96
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
273
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $19,848 | $28,523 | 85 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral | $29,708 | $33,204 | 70 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $17,632 | $27,205 | 63 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $23,018 | $34,941 | 60 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $16,199 | $22,958 | 32 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $15,925 | $31,158 | 21 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $18,225 | $24,412 | 17 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,047 | $24,118 | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | N/A | $34,645 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Clinical Psychology | Doctoral research | 19 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | Master's | 12 |
| Optometric Technician/Assistant | Associate | 8 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Clinical Psychology | Master's | 4 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 3 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. 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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