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Accounting and Related Services at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $15,679/yr (-71% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 17.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #701 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$362K	$381K	$391K
Earnings Multiple	17.0x	17.9x	18.4x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$21,296

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,036

-121% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$5,500

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$27,629

76% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $15,679 place University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo below the $53,724 national median for Accounting and Related Services — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 17.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the -8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $15,679 far exceeding the $5,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #701 out of 714 programs, University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's financial outcomes for Accounting and Related Services trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $15,679 to $27,629 over five years (76% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

A 62% admission rate makes University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 2,788 in Arecibo, PR. 86% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's Accounting and Related Services program score?

This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Accounting and Related Services. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Accounting and Related Services to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Accounting and Related Services careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 62% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Accounting and Related Services earnings lower at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Lower starting pay at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →