Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
Bayamon, Puerto Rico · Private Nonprofit · 39.6% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 20/100 · Below Benchmark
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon scores 20 (Below Benchmark), the result of deeply weak outcomes: a 34.9% completion rate, 10-year median earnings of only $29,936, and no usable 6-year earnings data. The payback period registers as 999 (effectively infinite) because earnings data is too incomplete to calculate. Tuition of $5,780 is low, but net price of $9,284 exceeds tuition - indicating fees, room, and board add significantly to costs. With 80.1% of students receiving Pell grants, this is an institution primarily serving low-income Puerto Rican students who face a very difficult financial outcome on average. The completion rate is 34.9%: nearly two-thirds of students who enroll do not earn a degree.
How Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon scores under our methodology
These are the College Scorecard measures that pull this school's CampusROI score down. They describe the published figures, not the quality of the education, and they are our reading of the data. Check them against your own aid offer and intended major.
- ROI Score20/100 - Below Benchmark tier of our scale (below 45). For context, 38% of the schools we score reach 60 or higher.
- 6-year graduation rate34.9% - The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our score, since a degree that is not finished rarely pays back.
- Payback period>50 years - In our estimate, the earnings premium over a high school completer is small next to the cost, so the cost may not be recouped within a working career.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $5,780/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $5,780/yr |
| Average net price | $9,284/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $37,136 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $29,936 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | N/A |
| Median debt at graduation | $8,250 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $87 |
| Estimated payback period | >50 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 34.9% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,476 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $5,780/year, which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $9,284/year, or roughly $37,136 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $8,904/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay N/A/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $8,250, which works out to about $87 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. We do not have the six-year earnings figure needed to work out a debt-to-earnings ratio for this school.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,904 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,637 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,642 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $12,535 |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
The lowest income bracket (0-$30,000) pays $8,904 per year in net price - a meaningful cost given that 10-year median earnings are only $29,936. With no usable 6-year earnings data and a payback period of 999, the financial picture for low-income students is genuinely unclear but concerning. Students should focus on engineering programs where outcomes are documented and defensible.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Middle-income families in the $48,001-75,000 range pay $11,642 per year. At a 4-year total approaching $46,000, the question is whether a degree from this campus produces earnings that justify the investment. For engineering graduates, yes - for most other programs, the data does not support a strong financial case.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
No net price data is available for the $110,001+ bracket. High-income families considering this campus are an unusual population given the school's demographics; those who do attend likely do so for geographic or family reasons rather than economic optimization.
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | $31,130 | C+ |
| Registered Nursing | $35,148 | C |
| Biology | $36,882 | C+ |
| Air Transportation | $49,222 | B+ |
| Electrical Engineering | $60,940 | B+ |
| Industrial Engineering | $56,541 | A |
| Entrepreneurship | $29,867 | B |
| Mechanical Engineering | $63,291 | C+ |
| Communications Technologies | $26,213 | C+ |
| Accounting | $32,196 | - |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering is the strongest program at this campus: 21 graduates, $56,541 at year four, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.212 (ROI grade A). Median debt of $12,000 against $56k four-year earnings produces an efficient return.
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering graduates 22 students with $60,940 four-year earnings and a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.321 (ROI grade B+). Median debt of $19,587 against $60k four-year earnings is workable. Electrical engineering skills transfer to Puerto Rico's industrial base and to mainland employment; this program is one of the few clear financial successes at the Bayamon campus.
Air Transportation
Air Transportation graduates 32 students with $31,376 year-one earnings and $49,222 at year four, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.319 (ROI grade B+). Median debt of $10,000 is low and appropriate given the career trajectory. Aviation careers in Puerto Rico connect to the regional carrier network and freight operations; year-four earnings near $49k reflect entry-level to mid-career aviation roles.
Registered Nursing
Registered Nursing graduates 45 students but produces weak year-one earnings of $14,754 - far below what nursing programs generate on the mainland. Year-four earnings of $35,148 and a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.559 (ROI grade C) reflect Puerto Rico's depressed nursing wage scale compared to the U.S. mainland. Students who plan to emigrate after graduation may see better long-run outcomes than this data suggests, but the Scorecard captures earnings where graduates are actually working.
Biology
Biology graduates 36 students with $16,945 year-one earnings and $36,882 at year four. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.487 (ROI grade C+) reflects a program where early-career earnings are very low - consistent with biology graduates in Puerto Rico who often pursue healthcare careers that require additional graduate education. Year-one earnings of $16,945 create significant financial strain for recent graduates, and the improvement to $36,882 at four years still reflects the Puerto Rico wage environment.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | N/A | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | N/A | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | N/A | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | N/A | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 39.6% |
| Enrollment | 3,476 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 80.1% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $5,400 |
The admission rate is 39.6%, and published test scores are absent. Applicants should be realistic about the institution's completion rate: only about 35 in 100 students who enroll earn a degree within 6 years. Admission is a starting point, not an outcome guarantee.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
The 34.9% completion rate is the defining weakness. Engineering programs produce defensible outcomes, but the institutional average is dragged down by the large share of students who do not complete.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (this school) | 20 | $9,284 | $29,936 |
| Regent University | 27 | $19,923 | $44,498 |
| Atlantic University | 26 | $6,425 | $25,272 |
| Columbia College | 25 | $22,715 | $45,378 |
| Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies | 24 | $20,473 | $47,327 |
| Universidad Adventista de las Antillas | 11 | $9,919 | $28,465 |
Who Thrives Here
Inter American-Bayamon serves a predominantly low-income Puerto Rican student population with a Pell rate of 80.1% and enrollment of 3,476. The 39.6% admission rate suggests moderate selectivity - not open access, but accessible. No standardized test data is reported. The school's engineering and technology programs produce the best employment outcomes; students entering business or liberal arts face substantially weaker prospects.
The Verdict: Below Benchmark Under Our Scoring
Under our methodology, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon scores 20/100, which falls in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At a net price of $9,284 per year, with typical graduate earnings of $29,936 ten years after entry, we estimate the payback period at more than 50 years. In our view that makes the financial case a hard one to make on the numbers alone, but those numbers are averages: your major, your aid package and what you want from a degree all change the picture, so run your own numbers before you commit.
What to keep an eye on: weak earnings relative to cost, its 34.9% graduation rate, a long payback period.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon: Common Questions
Is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon worth it?
In our view, the financial case is a hard one to make on the numbers alone. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon scores 20/100 on our ROI scale, in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At $9,284 a year after aid against $29,936 in typical earnings ten years out, we estimate the payback period at more than 50 years. Your major and aid package can change the picture, so run your own numbers.
How much does Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $9,284 a year, or roughly $37,136 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $29,936 ten years after enrolling, at or below the $41,800 median for high-school graduates (NCES, 2022). With little earnings gap to cover the cost, the financial return is hard to make.
How long does it take to pay off Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at more than 50 years for Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
What is the graduation rate at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon?
The six-year graduation rate is 34.9%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.