Top Ranked Programs
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's program mix is anchored in biological sciences and health-related fields, reflecting the institution's mission as a Catholic university in Puerto Rico. Biology, General is the largest program with 189 graduates, followed by Nursing with 110 graduates, Psychology, General with 62 graduates, General Studies with 60 graduates, and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions with 47 graduates. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 779 students annually, several deliver solid four-year earnings outcomes aligned with the institution's health-sciences focus. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in health and applied-sciences fields. Architecture leads with median 4-year earnings of $45,710 for 27 graduates, followed by Nursing with median 4-year earnings of $36,764 for 110 graduates, and Accounting with median 4-year earnings of $31,158 for 25 graduates. General Studies and Biology, General round out the highest-earning programs with median 4-year earnings of $28,523 and $27,205 respectively. This pattern reflects Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's concentration in Biological Sciences, where graduates move directly into healthcare and related professional roles with stable labor-market demand. The institution's program portfolio emphasizes fields where four-year earnings reflect direct workforce entry rather than graduate-school pathways. Health-sciences programs like those listed above position graduates for immediate employment in Puerto Rico's healthcare sector and related industries. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these health-focused program families align with regional and national labor-market demand.