Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico vary significantly by engineering specialty, with electrical and computer engineering leading earnings outcomes. The rankings below evaluate programs based on graduate earnings, debt levels, and return on investment within the institution's technical focus.
Analyzing 7 programs with available earnings data.
These highlights surface the university's engineering and architecture programs that demonstrate strong national rankings and career outcomes.
#140 nationally
$35K median earnings
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, national rank, state rank, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico.
Engineering programs at Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico deliver strong outcomes with significant variation by specialty. Electrical and Computer Engineering lead with earnings above $60,000, while other engineering fields show more modest returns.
These programs rank competitively within Puerto Rico and provide pathways to technical careers. This cluster is best suited for students seeking specialized technical training with established career prospects in engineering fields.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | #140 | $64,548 |
Program rankings reflect post-graduation outcomes in the labor market, not institutional prestige or academic reputation. Earnings data comes from federal College Scorecard records tracking graduates' wages and debt levels four years after completion. Programs require minimum cohort sizes for inclusion, ensuring reliable outcome measures. Rankings compare similar programs nationally rather than all fields combined. Variation in outcomes reflects labor market demand, geographic factors, and career trajectory differences across engineering specialties. Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico specialized focus means all programs concentrate in technical fields, with engineering disciplines dominating both enrollment and earnings outcomes.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
recent graduates
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| 46 |
| Computer Engineering, General. | #115 | $62,156 | — | 41 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | #222 | $54,538 | — | 61 |
| Civil Engineering, General. | #133 | $51,064 | — | 24 |
| Industrial Engineering. | #76 | $25,194 | — | 55 |
Business Administration and Management, General. leads business & economics with 26K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General.Small sample | — | $25,994 | — | 6 |
Architectural Design. leads other & interdisciplinary with 35K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Design. | #52 | $35,027 | — | 34 |
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
