2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Puerto Rico
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Puerto Rico? This list ranks 129 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated 61 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Puerto Rico
Explore the leading schools below:
Mech Tech College Llc tops our 2026 ranking of the best Science & Tech degree schools in Puerto Rico. Set in Caguas, PR, Mech Tech College Llc is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,394. Mech Tech College Llc Science & Tech students take on a median of $4,762 in debt. More on Mech Tech College Llc
University Of Puerto Rico Ponce came in at #2 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Puerto Rico. Located in Ponce, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a public institution. University Of Puerto Rico Ponce graduates 48% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,324. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $5,333. Read the full report on University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez came in at #3 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Puerto Rico. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a public school based in Mayaguez, PR. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. In-state tuition and fees average $5,274. The median Science & Tech program debt is $8,630. See the full University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez profile
A rank of #4 makes University Of Puerto Rico Carolina one of the top choices in Puerto Rico. Based in Carolina, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Carolina is a public institution. About 38% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,986. See the full University Of Puerto Rico Carolina profile
A rank of #5 makes University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon one of the top choices in Puerto Rico. Located in Bayamon, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a public institution. University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon posts a six-year graduation rate of 27%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,284. University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon Science & Tech students take on a median of $5,450 in debt. Read more about University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon
University Of Puerto Rico Humacao landed the #6 spot in Puerto Rico this year. Set in Humacao, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Humacao is a public institution. University Of Puerto Rico Humacao graduates 46% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $5,324. University Of Puerto Rico Humacao Science & Tech students take on a median of $5,500 in debt. More on University Of Puerto Rico Humacao
University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras did well this year, earning the #7 position. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a public school based in San Juan, PR. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras graduates 50% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,324. The median Science & Tech program debt is $5,673. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon did well this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Bayamon, PR, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 29%. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,780. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $10,051. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Mercedita, PR, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,780. Graduates carry a median of $7,869 in student loans. Get the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce report
Icpr Junior College Mayaguez placed #10 among Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Icpr Junior College Mayaguez is a private for-profit school based in Mayaguez, PR. Students from in state pay about $8,664 in tuition and fees. Get the full Icpr Junior College Mayaguez report
Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in San Juan, PR, Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan is a private not-for-profit institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,050, with out-of-state students paying around $14,125. Graduates carry a median of $10,669 in student loans. Read the full report on Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Arecibo, PR. About 54% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,550 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,561 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo report
University Of Sacred Heart ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. University Of Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit school based in Santurce, PR. About 52% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,410. Students borrow a median of $14,493 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full University Of Sacred Heart profile
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Barranquitas placed #14 among Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Set in Barranquitas, PR, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Barranquitas is a private not-for-profit institution. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Barranquitas graduates 32% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,742. The median Science & Tech program debt is $4,217. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Barranquitas
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo came in at #15 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Arecibo, PR. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo graduates 37% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $5,780. Graduates carry a median of $9,117 in student loans. See the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo profile
Universidad Del Turabo ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Gurabo, PR, Universidad Del Turabo is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 31%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,750. Students borrow a median of $14,155 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Universidad Del Turabo
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro landed the #17 spot in Puerto Rico this year. Based in San Juan, PR, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,780. The median Science & Tech program debt is $13,190. Read the full report on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Based in Ponce, PR, Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a private not-for-profit institution. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,650. Graduates carry a median of $17,124 in student loans. Read the full report on Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
Universidad Del Este came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Carolina, PR. About 32% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,750. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $15,167. Get the full Universidad Del Este report
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez placed #20 among Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a private not-for-profit school based in Mayaguez, PR. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez posts a six-year graduation rate of 39%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,550. The median Science & Tech program debt is $16,193. Read more about Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
Universidad Metropolitana did well this year, earning the #21 position. Based in San Juan, PR, Universidad Metropolitana is a private not-for-profit institution. Universidad Metropolitana graduates 30% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,750. The median Science & Tech program debt is $15,074. Read the full report on Universidad Metropolitana
Caribbean University Ponce did well this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Ponce, PR, Caribbean University Ponce is a private not-for-profit institution. Caribbean University Ponce graduates 33% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,844. Caribbean University Ponce Science & Tech students take on a median of $10,050 in debt. See the full Caribbean University Ponce profile
American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon placed #23 among Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Based in Bayamon, PR, American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a private not-for-profit institution. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $5,400. Get the full American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon report
Caribbean University Carolina did well this year, earning the #24 position. Set in Carolina, PR, Caribbean University Carolina is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Students from in state pay about $8,844 in tuition and fees. Caribbean University Carolina Science & Tech students take on a median of $11,062 in debt. See the full Caribbean University Carolina profile
Caribbean University Vega Baja ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Vega Baja, PR. Caribbean University Vega Baja graduates 44% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,844. Graduates carry a median of $11,062 in student loans. More on Caribbean University Vega Baja
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Puerto Rico
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Caribbean University Bayamon placed #26 among Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Set in Bayamon, PR, Caribbean University Bayamon is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 36% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,844. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $12,628. Get the full Caribbean University Bayamon report
Advantage Technical College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read more about Advantage Technical College
Dmart Institute
Dmart Institute ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read more about Dmart Institute
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Central Office did well this year, earning the #29 position. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Central Office
Ponce Health Sciences University Centro Universitario De San Juan did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read the full report on Ponce Health Sciences University Centro Universitario De San Juan
Ivaem College
Ivaem College did well this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about Ivaem College
Liceo De Arte Dise O Y Comercio ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. See the full Liceo De Arte Dise O Y Comercio profile
Automeca Technical College Ponce came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read more about Automeca Technical College Ponce
Bayamon Community College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read more about Bayamon Community College
High Alternative Education ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on High Alternative Education
Rosslyn Training Academy Of Cosmetology ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read more about Rosslyn Training Academy Of Cosmetology
Emmas Beauty Academy Mayaguez came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Emmas Beauty Academy Mayaguez
Escuela De Troqueleria Y Herramentaje landed the #38 spot in Puerto Rico this year. See the full Escuela De Troqueleria Y Herramentaje profile
Industrial Technical College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Industrial Technical College
Atlantic College
Atlantic College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. See the full Atlantic College profile
Centro De Estudios Multidisciplinarios Humacao did well this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Centro De Estudios Multidisciplinarios Humacao profile
Leston College
Leston College did well this year, earning the #42 position. More on Leston College
Automeca Technical College Bayamon ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read more about Automeca Technical College Bayamon
Colegio Mayor De Tecnologia Inc did well this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Colegio Mayor De Tecnologia Inc
Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc came in at #45 in this year's ranking. See the full Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc profile
Advantage Technical College Aguadilla came in at #46 in this year's ranking. More on Advantage Technical College Aguadilla
Emmas Beauty Academy Juana Diaz ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. See the full Emmas Beauty Academy Juana Diaz profile
Puerto Rico Advance Institute placed #48 among Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Get the full Puerto Rico Advance Institute report
San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine landed the #49 spot in Puerto Rico this year. Read more about San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine
Edp University Of Puerto Rico Caguas placed #50 among Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Read more about Edp University Of Puerto Rico Caguas
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 61 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 129 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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