Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
San Juan, Puerto Rico · Private Nonprofit · 69.7% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 20/100 · Below Benchmark
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro scores 20 (Below Benchmark) on the CampusROI scale. Scorecard does not report 6-year earnings, debt-to-earnings ratio, or repayment rates for this institution, which means several subscores are imputed estimates. What is known: the completion rate is 38.8%, median 10-year earnings are $30,821, and the payback period cannot be calculated (coded 999). Net price of $9,788 is low in absolute terms, but low cost does not produce good ROI when completion rates are low and earnings are modest. The institution serves a predominantly Pell-eligible student body (66.5%) in San Juan. Tuition of $5,780 is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. Psychology (49 graduates, $37,149 year-four) and Social Work (15 graduates, $35,517 year-four) carry B+ and B grades respectively - the two strongest programs in the portfolio. Accounting ($28,872 year-one) and Natural Sciences ($30,631 year-one) are marginal. Biology ($13,624 year-one, D-grade) and Music ($15,884 year-one, D-grade) are the weakest performers. The 38.8% completion rate is the central problem: fewer than 4 in 10 students graduate.
How Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro 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 rate38.8% - 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-Metro
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $5,780/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $5,780/yr |
| Average net price | $9,788/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $39,152 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $30,821 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | N/A |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,975 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $116 |
| Estimated payback period | >50 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 38.8% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,607 |
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 $9,788/year, or roughly $39,152 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 $9,272/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 $10,975, which works out to about $116 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 | $9,272 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,966 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,229 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $13,972 |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
The 0-30000 bracket pays $9,272 net price at IAU-Metro. This is a very low absolute cost. However, 38.8% of students do not graduate, and those who do earn a median of $30,821 at 10 years. Repayment data is not reported by Scorecard. Low-income students face both a completion-rate risk and limited earnings upside.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The 30001-48000 bracket pays $9,966, rising to $12,229 for the 48001-75000 bracket. These costs are low, but the 38.8% completion rate and limited earnings trajectory mean that the financial case for enrollment depends heavily on whether the student completes. Scorecard does not report net price for the 110001-plus bracket.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Scorecard does not report net price for the 110001-plus bracket at this institution. Higher-income students are unlikely to be the primary population at this institution given its Pell grant rate of 66.5%. For any income bracket, the institutional ROI is poor absent a deliberate strategy to be among the minority of students who graduate and enter a well-paying field.
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | $30,659 | D |
| Registered Nursing | $43,718 | D |
| Psychology | $37,149 | B+ |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,894 | D |
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $39,523 | D |
| Accounting | $40,374 | C+ |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | $26,682 | - |
| Natural Sciences | $36,327 | C+ |
| Entrepreneurship | $38,200 | - |
| Marketing | $23,913 | B |
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.
Psychology
Psychology (49 graduates) earns B+-grade ROI at this institution: year-four earnings of $37,149, median debt of $10,999, debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.296. The low median debt (relative to most U.S. institutions) combined with year-four earnings of $37,149 creates a manageable ratio in the Puerto Rico labor market context. Year-one data is not reported by Scorecard.
Accounting
Accounting (24 graduates) earns C+-grade ROI: $28,872 year-one, $40,374 year-four, median debt of $15,499, debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.537. The year-four trajectory to $40k is limited relative to mainland accounting wages, but reflects Puerto Rico's local compensation structure. Debt-to-earnings is manageable given the low tuition.
Biology
Biology (85 graduates) earns D-grade ROI: $13,624 year-one, $30,659 year-four, median debt of $11,000, debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.807. Year-one earnings of $13,624 are extremely low - likely reflecting the large proportion of biology graduates pursuing graduate or professional school in Puerto Rico. The D grade signals that near-term financial outcomes are poor for this program.
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-Metro’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 | 69.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,607 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 66.5% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $5,927 |
IAU-Metro admits 69.7% of applicants. Scorecard does not report test score data. Admission is accessible but completion is the challenge. A 38.8% graduation rate means the majority of students who enroll will not earn a degree, which transforms any financial investment in the school into a net loss for non-completers.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro (this school) | 20 | $9,788 | $30,821 |
| Lee University | 27 | $18,878 | $43,222 |
| Atlantic University | 26 | $6,425 | $25,272 |
| Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies | 24 | $20,473 | $47,327 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 21 | $49,790 | $40,151 |
| Universidad Adventista de las Antillas | 11 | $9,919 | $28,465 |
Who Thrives Here
Inter American University-Metro admits 69.7% of applicants - moderately selective. Scorecard does not report SAT or ACT score data. Enrollment of 2,607 in San Juan, PR. Pell grant rate is 66.5%, reflecting a predominantly low-income student body. The institution serves Puerto Rico's working and first-generation college population. The 38.8% graduation rate is the critical barrier; students and families should have a clear support plan before enrolling.
The Verdict: Below Benchmark Under Our Scoring
Under our methodology, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro scores 20/100, which falls in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At a net price of $9,788 per year, with typical graduate earnings of $30,821 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 38.8% graduation rate, a long payback period.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro: Common Questions
Is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro worth it?
In our view, the financial case is a hard one to make on the numbers alone. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro scores 20/100 on our ROI scale, in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At $9,788 a year after aid against $30,821 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-Metro 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 $9,788 a year, or roughly $39,152 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-Metro graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $30,821 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-Metro?
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-Metro. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
What is the graduation rate at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro?
The six-year graduation rate is 38.8%. 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.