University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$35,723
in 2021+22% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 22% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 69% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate declined by 6 percentage points since 2000
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 56% | $3,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 54% | $3,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 44% | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 51% | $3,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 51% | $3,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 50% | $3,568 |
| 2006 | — | — | 50% | $3,900 |
| 2007 | — | — | 50% | $4,125 |
| 2008 | $29,400 | — | 46% | $4,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 46% | $4,987 |
| 2010 | $26,300 | $5,441 | 49% | $5,000 |
| 2011 | — | $4,324 | 49% | $5,000 |
| 2012 | — | $5,182 | 53% | $5,500 |
| 2013 | — | $3,062 | 47% | $5,500 |
| 2014 | — | $3,346 | 47% | $5,500 |
| 2015 | — | $2,318 | 47% | $5,500 |
| 2016 | — | $3,171 | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2017 | — | $2,108 | 53% | $5,500 |
| 2018 | — | $5,477 | 58% | $5,500 |
| 2019 | — | $5,719 | 57% | $5,500 |
| 2020 | — | $11,714 | 56% | $5,500 |
| 2021 | $35,723 | $8,183 | 53% | $5,500 |
| 2022 | — | $8,519 | 50% | — |
| 2023 | — | $9,119 | 47% | — |
| 2024 | — | $6,507 | 52% | — |
| 2025 | — | $9,175 | 50% | — |