2026 Best Value Science & Tech Schools in Puerto Rico
Looking for the best-value Science & Tech degree programs in Puerto Rico? This list ranks 129 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated 26 schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Puerto Rico
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Leading the list is University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, our #1 best-value Science & Tech school in Puerto Rico. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a public school based in Mayaguez, PR. In-state tuition and fees average $5,274. The median Science & Tech program debt is $8,630. Median earnings reach $48,992 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Puerto Rico Ponce earned it the #2 place in Puerto Rico. Located in Ponce, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,324. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $5,333. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,394 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $5,333 median debt. The acceptance rate is 52%. Read the full report on University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras earned it the #3 place in Puerto Rico. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a public school based in San Juan, PR. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,324. The median Science & Tech program debt is $5,673. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,723. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras admits about 55% of applicants. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras report
A rank of #4 makes University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon one of the best values in Puerto Rico. Located in Bayamon, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,409. That is a strong return on a $5,450 median debt. University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon admits about 35% of applicants. Read more about University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon
Out of the 26 schools in Puerto Rico in this year's value ranking, University Of Puerto Rico Humacao landed the #5 spot. Set in Humacao, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Humacao is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $29,521. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Puerto Rico Humacao
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Based in Bayamon, PR, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,780. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $10,051. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $29,936. Set against $10,051 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Barranquitas offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Barranquitas, PR, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Barranquitas is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,742. The median Science & Tech program debt is $4,217. Graduates go on to earn a median of $23,204 ten years after entry. Set against $4,217 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Barranquitas
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce landed the #8 spot for value in Puerto Rico this year. Based in Mercedita, PR, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,780. Graduates carry a median of $7,869 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $26,721. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce admits about 34% of applicants. Get the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce report
Universidad Del Turabo placed #9 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Based in Gurabo, PR, Universidad Del Turabo is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,750. Students borrow a median of $14,155 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Median earnings reach $26,223 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $14,155 median debt. Read more about Universidad Del Turabo
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo placed #10 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. This private not-for-profit school is set in Arecibo, PR. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $24,908 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Arecibo, PR. In-state tuition and fees average $5,780. Graduates carry a median of $9,117 in student loans. Median earnings reach $24,539 ten years out. Set against $9,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo admits about 38% of applicants. See the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo profile
University Of Puerto Rico Carolina ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Based in Carolina, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Carolina is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,986. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $30,626. University Of Puerto Rico Carolina admits about 54% of applicants. See the full University Of Puerto Rico Carolina profile
Mech Tech College Llc landed the #13 spot for value in Puerto Rico this year. 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. Median earnings reach $24,967 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Mech Tech College Llc
University Of Sacred Heart offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. University Of Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit school based in Santurce, PR. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,410. Students borrow a median of $14,493 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,754. Set against $14,493 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Sacred Heart admits about 58% of applicants. See the full University Of Sacred Heart profile
Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Located in San Juan, PR, Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan alumni report median earnings of $22,844 a decade after entry. Set against $10,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro placed #16 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Based in San Juan, PR, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,780. The median Science & Tech program debt is $13,190. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $30,821. That is a strong return on a $13,190 median debt. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro admits about 70% of applicants. Read the full report on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro
Universidad Del Este offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Carolina, PR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,750. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $15,167. Median earnings reach $24,328 ten years out. Set against $15,167 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Universidad Del Este report
Icpr Junior College Mayaguez landed the #18 spot for value in Puerto Rico this year. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $18,694. Get the full Icpr Junior College Mayaguez report
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce landed the #19 spot for value in Puerto Rico this year. Based in Ponce, PR, Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,650. Graduates carry a median of $17,124 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $24,908 ten years after entry. Set against $17,124 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce admits about 98% of applicants. Read the full report on Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
Universidad Metropolitana offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Based in San Juan, PR, Universidad Metropolitana is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,750. The median Science & Tech program debt is $15,074. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $24,490. That is a strong return on a $15,074 median debt. Read the full report on Universidad Metropolitana
Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez placed #21 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a private not-for-profit school based in Mayaguez, PR. In-state tuition and fees average $6,550. The median Science & Tech program debt is $16,193. Graduates go on to earn a median of $24,908 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
Caribbean University Ponce placed #22 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Located in Ponce, PR, Caribbean University Ponce is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,844. Caribbean University Ponce Science & Tech students take on a median of $10,050 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $22,842. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Caribbean University Ponce profile
Caribbean University Vega Baja landed the #23 spot for value in Puerto Rico this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Vega Baja, PR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,844. Graduates carry a median of $11,062 in student loans. Median earnings reach $22,842 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Caribbean University Vega Baja
Caribbean University Carolina placed #24 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Set in Carolina, PR, Caribbean University Carolina is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. Median earnings reach $22,842 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $11,062 median debt. See the full Caribbean University Carolina profile
American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. 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
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Puerto Rico
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Caribbean University Bayamon came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Set in Bayamon, PR, Caribbean University Bayamon is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,844. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $12,628. Caribbean University Bayamon alumni report median earnings of $22,842 a decade after entry. Set against $12,628 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Caribbean University Bayamon report
Emmas Beauty Academy Mayaguez offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Read the full report on Emmas Beauty Academy Mayaguez
Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc profile
Atenas College
Atenas College placed #29 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Read the full report on Atenas College
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Central Office landed the #30 spot for value in Puerto Rico this year. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Central Office
High Alternative Education came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on High Alternative Education
University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo report
Liceo De Arte Y Tecnologia offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Get the full Liceo De Arte Y Tecnologia report
Bayamon Central University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Bayamon Central University
Ponce Health Sciences University East came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Ponce Health Sciences University East
Caribbean Forensic And Technical College landed the #36 spot for value in Puerto Rico this year. Get the full Caribbean Forensic And Technical College report
Nova College De Puerto Rico came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Nova College De Puerto Rico
Edp University Of Puerto Rico Caguas landed the #38 spot for value in Puerto Rico this year. Read more about Edp University Of Puerto Rico Caguas
Center For Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico And The Caribbean placed #39 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. More on Center For Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico And The Caribbean
Modern Hairstyling Institute Carolina placed #40 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Puerto Rico. Read more about Modern Hairstyling Institute Carolina
Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Get the full Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus report
Escuela Hotelera De San Juan landed the #42 spot for value in Puerto Rico this year. Get the full Escuela Hotelera De San Juan report
Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Guayama offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Guayama
John Dewey College University Division ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Get the full John Dewey College University Division report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico School Of Law came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. See the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico School Of Law profile
Atlantic College
Atlantic College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. See the full Atlantic College profile
Automeca Technical College Aguadilla offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. More on Automeca Technical College Aguadilla
Bayamon Community College landed the #48 spot for value in Puerto Rico this year. Read more about Bayamon Community College
Carlos Albizu University San Juan ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on Carlos Albizu University San Juan
Automeca Technical College Caguas offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Get the full Automeca Technical College Caguas report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 26 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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