Public Institution
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
The University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is located in a vibrant, urban district of San Juan, known as Ciudad Universitaria. Its campus is close to both the Hato Rey business center and the Puerto Rico Medical Center. Students are immersed in a lively cultural environment, benefiting from the university's strong academic focus and its proximity to San Juan's attractions.
Programs
10
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$20,740
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
37/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$5,324
Sticker price (est.)
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 65% of students receive Pell Grants; 6% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $5,691 | $22,764 |
| $30K – $48K | $7,089 | $28,356 |
| $48K – $75K | $8,024 | $32,096 |
| $75K – $110K | $9,161 | $36,644 |
| $110K+ | $12,782 | $51,128 |
| 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-Rio Piedras
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance Compare across schools → |
66
|
$61,729/yr | Very High | 14.2x |
| Management Information Systems Compare across schools → |
56
|
$43,665/yr | Very High | 23.9x |
| Accounting Compare across schools → |
48
|
$27,883/yr | Very High | 20.3x |
| Teacher Education Compare across schools → |
39
|
$10,343/yr | High | 12.1x |
| Biology Compare across schools → |
34
|
$11,923/yr | High | 19.0x |
| Political Science Compare across schools → |
33
|
$19,819/yr | Very High | 13.5x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
30
|
$10,082/yr | High | 13.1x |
| Linguistics Compare across schools → |
24
|
$9,605/yr | Very High | 12.4x |
| Fine Arts Compare across schools → |
24
|
$4,699/yr | Moderate | 9.6x |
| Theater & Drama Compare across schools → |
18
|
$7,652/yr | Moderate | 7.3x |