Public Institution
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
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
Outlook
35/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
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 Compare across schools → |
47
|
$20,894/yr | Very High | 20.0x |
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43
|
$12,947/yr | High | 16.2x |
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39
|
$15,679/yr | Very High | 12.0x |
| Microbiology & Immunology Compare across schools → |
33
|
$15,654/yr | High | 14.2x |
| Clinical Psychology Compare across schools → |
33
|
$6,023/yr | High | 8.7x |
| Business Operations Support Compare across schools → |
33
|
$5,288/yr | Very High | 9.4x |
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18
|
$6,316/yr | High | 10.2x |