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Colleges for Computer Science in Puerto Rico
13 colleges in Puerto Rico award a bachelor’s degree in computer science, according to federal data. Each is rated on academics and value, with every figure linked to its source.
Highest-rated
#1
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
Compass ScoreVery good · Top 32%San Juan, PR · Value B+ · Academics B
#2
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo
Compass ScoreVery good · Top 33%Fajardo, PR · Value B · Academics C+
#3
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Compass ScoreVery good · Top 34%Mayaguez, PR · Value A- · Academics B
Where graduates earn the most
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates in this field a few years after finishing, from the College Scorecard.
| Rank | College | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR Earnings $57,791 · Debt — | $57,791 | — |
| 2 | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR Earnings $54,102 · Debt — | $54,102 | — |
| 3 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Earnings $48,801 · Debt $5,500 | $48,801 | $5,500 |
| 4 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR Earnings $38,420 · Debt $5,500 | $38,420 | $5,500 |
| 5 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, PR Earnings $29,212 · Debt $9,250 | $29,212 | $9,250 |
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Filter, sort and compare these colleges
| School | Compass Score | Value | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. San Juan · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $9,175 | 11,493 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Fajardo · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $9,230 | 1,288 | |
| University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Mayaguez · Public | A-Value: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $17,936 | 10,716 | |
| University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo · Public | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $10,680 | 2,831 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $8,742 | 3,295 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $9,026 | 3,130 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $9,148 | 3,163 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $9,284 | 3,535 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $9,217 | 2,694 | |
| Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $17,540 | 4,390 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $9,788 | 4,360 | |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $7,646 | 5,986 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Barranquitas · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $8,726 | 1,012 |
Common questions
How many colleges in Puerto Rico offer a computer science degree?
13, counting colleges that award a bachelor’s degree in computer science in the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard data. Some colleges offer the field as a minor or under another name; check each college’s catalog.
How are these colleges rated?
Every college is rated from the U.S. Department of Education’s data: Academic Excellence (graduation, retention, preparation and teaching) and Value (what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and student debt). The major does not affect the grades. See the methodology.
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