Is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo worth it?

Arecibo, PR · Public · 4-year

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a public, four-year institution in Arecibo, Puerto Rico (small city). It awarded 486 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, microbiology and radio and television broadcasting technology.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$10,901

Median earnings 4 years after

$30,977

Median earnings 10 years after

$30,512

Average net price

$10,680

Completion rate

52%

Completions (2024)

486

Years to pay back

1.4 years

Students (undergrad)

2,669

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's$6,316$22,55068
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's$12,947$38,47863
Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's$15,654$37,02737
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's$15,679$34,29432
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyBachelor's$6,023$25,52821
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's$20,894$56,74517
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesBachelor's$5,288$22,02817
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansBachelor'sN/A$23,659N/A
Computer ScienceBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor'sN/A$25,502N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor'sN/A$36,328N/A
Psychology, OtherMaster'sN/AN/AN/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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseBachelor's86
Microbiology, GeneralBachelor's73
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/TechnicianBachelor's58
Industrial and Organizational PsychologyBachelor's45
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, OtherBachelor's40
AccountingBachelor's30
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate26
Computer ScienceBachelor's21
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantAssociate18
Business Administration and Management, GeneralBachelor's18

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Sources: federal figures for 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.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page