University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$48,992
in 2021+67% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 67% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 66% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate declined by 6 percentage points since 2001
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 55% | $3,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 51% | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 53% | $3,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 50% | $3,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 49% | $3,568 |
| 2006 | — | — | 47% | $3,900 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44% | $4,125 |
| 2008 | $29,400 | — | 45% | $4,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 45% | $4,987 |
| 2010 | $26,300 | $10,826 | 44% | $5,000 |
| 2011 | — | $8,577 | 42% | $4,500 |
| 2012 | — | $10,221 | 42% | $5,100 |
| 2013 | — | $8,269 | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2014 | — | $8,909 | 43% | $5,500 |
| 2015 | — | $8,957 | 41% | $5,500 |
| 2016 | — | $6,441 | 36% | $5,500 |
| 2017 | — | $7,497 | 45% | $5,500 |
| 2018 | — | $8,595 | 47% | $6,000 |
| 2019 | — | $8,584 | 47% | $6,700 |
| 2020 | — | $10,766 | 49% | $7,250 |
| 2021 | $48,992 | $10,975 | 46% | $8,000 |
| 2022 | — | $12,058 | 47% | — |
| 2023 | — | $10,658 | 42% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,684 | 47% | — |
| 2025 | — | $17,936 | 49% | — |