Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Mercedita, PR · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, based in Mercedita, Puerto Rico, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 2,404 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $26,721 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 42.4%. Mmedian graduate debt is $6,375, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.19x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,026 per year. The most popular programs include Culinary Arts and Related Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Registered Nursing, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$26,721
Graduation Rate
42.4%
Median Debt
$6,375
Average Net Price
$9,026
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.74x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.19x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,404
Admission Rate
33.7%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
68.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,780
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,780
Pell Grant Rate
80.4%
Federal Loan Rate
17.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,685
Income $30K–$48K
$9,595
Income $48K–$75K
$11,557
Student Demographics
Women
58.2%
White
0.3%
Black
0.0%
Hispanic
99.6%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Accreditations
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (44)
Bachelor (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $41,320 | 47 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $26,475 | 45 |
| Registered Nursing | $24,524 | 38 |
| Business Administration & Management | $29,460 | 34 |
| Biology | $33,156 | 30 |
| Computer Science | $29,212 | 26 |
| Security & Protective Services | $31,181 | 26 |
| Human Resources Management | $49,709 | 19 |
| Communication Disorders | Not reported | 16 |
| Accounting | $33,888 | 15 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 15 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 14 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $27,924 | 10 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 7 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Public Relations | $27,248 | 5 |
| Microbiology | Not reported | 5 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not reported | 4 |
Master (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 17 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Finance | Not reported | 7 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 7 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 3 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Doctoral (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | Not reported | 12 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 3 |
Associate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $12,551 | 32 |
| Business Administration & Management | $27,797 | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 14 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support | $22,300 | 12 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $18,319 | 48 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education | Master | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Bachelor | 2 |
| Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Special Education | Associate | 1 |
| Biotechnology | Bachelor | 1 |