Published cost of attendance is $19,396. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,287, middle-income families pay around $15,267, higher-income families pay approximately $18,229.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $19,396 |
| Tuition and Fees | $7,986 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,793 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$6,451 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,945 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,287 |
| $30–48k | $13,001 |
| $48–75k | $15,267 |
| $75–110k | $16,900 |
| $110k+ | $18,229 |
Published cost of attendance is $19,396. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $12,287, middle-income families pay around $15,267, higher-income families pay approximately $18,229. Azimuth ranks University of Puerto Rico-Carolina #48 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 96.7 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $5,500. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $28,995, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $62 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina earn median 4-year earnings of $28,995, placing University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in the 0.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,699 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in the 24.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Puerto Rico-Carolina #1479 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent lifetime returns relative to PR's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $15,317. The earnings pattern reflects University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's concentration in business and applied professional fields. Clinical, Counseling and Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology is the largest program with 86 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $26,214, and Azimuth ranks the program among nonprofit four-year institutions . The Criminal Justice program graduates 78 students earning median 4-year earnings of $32,928, while The Hospitality Administration/Management program graduates 59 students earning median 4-year earnings of $36,742. Graphic Communications and Security Science and Technology round out the largest programs by cohort scale. The concentration in Business — representing 33% of degrees — helps explain the institution's earnings profile and career outcomes for graduates entering regional labor markets.
