Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$24,908
in 2021+20% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 20% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 510% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 12 percentage points since 2003
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $3,425 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | $3,900 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 37% | $3,050 |
| 2004 | — | — | 36% | $3,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 46% | $3,425 |
| 2006 | — | — | 43% | $3,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34% | $3,500 |
| 2008 | $20,700 | — | 36% | $3,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 39% | $3,721 |
| 2010 | $20,900 | $2,163 | 39% | $4,500 |
| 2011 | — | $2,693 | 36% | $4,686 |
| 2012 | $18,600 | $3,631 | 31% | $4,500 |
| 2013 | $17,900 | $6,172 | 33% | $4,876 |
| 2014 | $17,400 | $6,506 | 39% | $5,500 |
| 2015 | $18,500 | $5,076 | 31% | $6,750 |
| 2016 | — | $5,659 | 37% | $7,500 |
| 2017 | — | $7,465 | 40% | $8,707 |
| 2018 | — | $9,947 | 39% | $10,092 |
| 2019 | — | $9,594 | 40% | $10,500 |
| 2020 | — | $9,304 | 45% | $11,000 |
| 2021 | $24,908 | $10,167 | 45% | $11,337 |
| 2022 | — | $9,550 | 43% | — |
| 2023 | — | $10,283 | 43% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,082 | 48% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,192 | 49% | — |