Top Ranked Programs
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's program mix is anchored in health and applied sciences, with health fields representing 17% of graduates. Education and Social Sciences round out the degree portfolio at 5% and 57%, respectively. The largest programs by graduate volume are Nursing, Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, and Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, which together account for the majority of annual completers across 11 programs serving roughly 520 students. The strongest earnings outcomes at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are concentrated in health and allied-health fields. Nursing leads the institution with median 4-year earnings of $38,478, and Azimuth ranks the program #233 for median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. Microbiological Sciences and Immunology follows with median 4-year earnings of $37,027, ranked #37 by Azimuth among nonprofit four-year institutions. Nursing represents the institution's highest aggregate return program, combining cohort scale with competitive early-career pay. The popular programs Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians and Business Administration serve students entering fields where four-year earnings reflect local labor-market conditions in Puerto Rico. For context on how these program families align with broader labor-market demand, see the [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) framework. The [how Azimuth evaluates programs](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/) methodology page explains how rankings account for cohort size alongside earnings outcomes.