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University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR upra.edu 2,788 students

The University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo is located in the northern part of the island. Its location places it near a major pharmaceutical and biotechnology hub, as well as agricultural areas. The campus is also near the former site of the Arecibo Observatory, offering unique opportunities for students interested in related fields.

Programs
7
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$11,828
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$5,324
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 86% of students receive Pell Grants; 4% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $11,261 $45,044
$30K – $48K $12,466 $49,864
$48K – $75K $13,259 $53,036
$75K – $110K $13,208 $52,832
Sticker price (no aid) $5,324 $21,296
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

7 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →
47
$20,894/yr Very High 20.0x
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
43
$12,947/yr High 16.2x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
39
$15,679/yr Very High 12.0x
Microbiology & Immunology
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools →
33
$15,654/yr High 14.2x
Clinical Psychology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Compare across schools →
33
$6,023/yr High 8.7x
Business Operations Support
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Compare across schools →
33
$5,288/yr Very High 9.4x
Audio & Video Technology
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →
18
$6,316/yr High 10.2x

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