University of Puerto Rico— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$34,409
in 2021+17% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 17% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 221% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 0 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 37% | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 38% | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 44% | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 27% | $3,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27% | $3,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 28% | $3,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20% | $3,568 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35% | $3,900 |
| 2007 | — | — | 32% | $4,125 |
| 2008 | $29,400 | — | 36% | $4,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 31% | $4,987 |
| 2010 | $26,300 | $2,642 | 35% | $5,000 |
| 2011 | — | $501 | 35% | $4,000 |
| 2012 | — | $562 | 36% | $4,500 |
| 2013 | — | $3,994 | 38% | $4,500 |
| 2014 | — | $3,795 | 39% | $4,500 |
| 2015 | — | $4,267 | 35% | $4,636 |
| 2016 | — | $4,419 | 34% | $4,500 |
| 2017 | — | $4,270 | 38% | $4,500 |
| 2018 | — | $5,627 | 37% | $4,500 |
| 2019 | — | $3,113 | 29% | $5,000 |
| 2020 | — | $7,562 | 51% | $5,500 |
| 2021 | $34,409 | $6,989 | 29% | $5,500 |
| 2022 | — | $7,577 | 39% | — |
| 2023 | — | $8,424 | 39% | — |
| 2024 | — | $9,657 | 31% | — |
| 2025 | — | $8,484 | 37% | — |