Caguas, Puerto Rico Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Caguas, Puerto Rico shows: median public in-state tuition $8,922 (+61.9% vs national median) median graduate debt $7,500 (-44.2% vs U.S.) 6,479 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 12 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 6,479 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $8,922 (+61.9% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $5,077 (-49.1% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $7,500 (-44.2% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $9,500
- Average completion rate (institutions in state): 56.4%
Download the data
Full profile payload including top-college lists and peer comparisons.
Overview
EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Caguas, Puerto Rico—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Puerto Rico and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Caguas vs Puerto Rico & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caguas, Puerto Rico | $8,922 | $5,077 | $7,500 | 56.4% | 6,479 |
| Puerto Rico (state median) | $5,314 | $8,830 | $9,500 | 44.4% | 144,549 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Caguas, Puerto Rico vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caguas, Puerto Rico | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Puerto Rico (state median) | $26,510 | 78.0% | 76.4% | 9.6% | — | 62.8% | 0.27 |
| United States | $54,323 | 87.9% | 76.3% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Puerto Rico (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caguas, Puerto Rico | $8,922 | $5,077 | $7,500 | 56.4% | 6,479 | N/A | N/A |
| Bayamon | $8,500 | $6,126 | $8,250 | 40.0% | 37,949 | $32,172 | 81.6% |
| San Juan | $7,400 | $7,453 | $8,875 | 44.8% | 21,919 | $28,666 | 78.3% |
| Mayaguez | $8,507 | $9,919 | $9,500 | 39.9% | 11,507 | $28,465 | 77.4% |
| Carolina | $8,415 | $6,776 | $9,500 | 40.9% | 7,643 | $27,477 | 80.7% |
| Ponce | $9,095 | $9,200 | $9,500 | 47.4% | 7,636 | $24,908 | 76.9% |
| Arecibo | $7,607 | $9,357 | $9,500 | 52.0% | 5,746 | $24,908 | 76.9% |
| Aguadilla | $7,524 | $5,740 | $5,875 | 46.3% | 5,504 | $26,386 | 78.1% |
| Hato Rey | $8,664 | $12,075 | $5,185 | 40.9% | 4,681 | $33,650 | 76.1% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 | $54,323 | 87.9% |
In-state tuition: Caguas, Puerto Rico vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Caguas, Puerto Rico median in-state tuition is $8,922, +61.9% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Caguas, Puerto Rico vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Caguas, Puerto Rico is $7,500 (-44.2% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $9,500.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Caguas, Puerto Rico median public in-state tuition is $8,922, about +61.9% vs the national median. Versus the Outlying Areas region, tuition is +67.5%.
Median graduate debt is $7,500 (-44.2% below the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Completion & workforce context
Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Caguas, Puerto Rico is 56.4% (national institution average about 50.3%).
FAQ
How many colleges are in Caguas?
EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 12 campuses in Caguas, Puerto Rico with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Caguas?
EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Caguas is $8,922 and median net price is $5,077. For Puerto Rico overall, medians are $5,314 and $8,830; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.
What do graduates earn in Caguas?
EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Caguas is N/A vs $26,510 for Puerto Rico and $54,323 nationally.
What is student debt like for Caguas colleges?
EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Caguas is $7,500 vs $9,500 for Puerto Rico and $13,432 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Caguas?
EDsmart Data analysis: among 12 campuses in Caguas, Puerto Rico, 10 campuses with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Columbia Central University-Caguas, Huertas College, and Liceo de Arte-Dise-O y Comercio.
Sources & related
- Puerto Rico college profile
- All college profiles
- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
- Download: JSON