University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
The University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez is a land-grant university and the second-largest campus in the UPR system. Located in the coastal city of Mayagüez, the campus provides a unique setting for students. Known as "El Colegio," the university has a strong focus on engineering and sciences, and it is also a member of both the sea-grant and space-grant research consortia.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 65% of students receive Pell Grants; 9% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $10,257 | $41,028 |
| $30K – $48K | $14,659 | $58,636 |
| $48K – $75K | $15,527 | $62,108 |
| $75K – $110K | $16,110 | $64,440 |
| $110K+ | $16,166 | $64,664 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $5,274 | $21,096 |
Programs at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Compare across schools → |
86
|
$83,545/yr | Very High | 44.1x |
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Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
75
|
$77,221/yr | Very High | 42.0x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
74
|
$64,869/yr | Very High | 40.5x |
| Chemical Engineering Compare across schools → |
66
|
$47,701/yr | High | 37.8x |
| Industrial Engineering Compare across schools → |
64
|
$45,322/yr | High | 33.9x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools → |
59
|
$41,324/yr | High | 31.6x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
58
|
$38,052/yr | High | 18.7x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
46
|
$19,424/yr | Very High | 19.1x |
| Agricultural Mechanization Compare across schools → |
43
|
$28,227/yr | Moderate | 28.4x |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
43
|
$12,291/yr | High | 16.6x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
41
|
$25,039/yr | Very High | 10.9x |
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Microbiology & Immunology
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools → |
40
|
$22,932/yr | High | 20.1x |
| Plant Sciences Compare across schools → |
38
|
$30,053/yr | High | 18.2x |
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Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools → |
37
|
$24,703/yr | Very High | 21.9x |
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Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
36
|
$19,607/yr | High | 9.0x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
34
|
$10,934/yr | High | 19.4x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
32
|
$16,465/yr | High | 6.8x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
30
|
$8,194/yr | High | 13.5x |
| Animal Sciences Compare across schools → |
28
|
$14,123/yr | High | 14.8x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
24
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$7,780/yr | Very High | 13.5x |
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Agriculture
Agriculture, General Compare across schools → |
20
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$18,154/yr | High | 7.6x |
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