Is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce worth it?
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Ponce, Puerto Rico (midsize city), part of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico system. It awarded 956 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in biomedical sciences, law and registered nursing.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce 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-Ponce
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
$13,192
Completion rate
49%
Completions (2024)
956
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
3,874
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $20,330 | $39,634 | 162 |
| 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 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $12,033 | $36,764 | 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 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $9,908 | $24,028 | 38 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $18,905 | N/A | 33 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $16,199 | $22,958 | 32 |
| Architecture | Bachelor's | $17,819 | $45,710 | 30 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $8,252 | $11,092 | 24 |
| 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 |
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 | 125 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 114 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Architecture | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Clinical Psychology | Doctoral research | 27 |
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | Master's | 22 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. 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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